Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
Cognizant Technology Solutions Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cognizant Technology Solutions's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions generated a total of 1,404 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 97% of Cognizant Technology Solutions's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Cognizant Technology Solutions's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cognizant Technology Solutions's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions reported a total waste generation of 1,404 metric tonnes, of which 97% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Cognizant Technology Solutions has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Cognizant Technology Solutions reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions's total waste generation has increased by 32.49%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Cognizant Technology Solutions's waste recovery rate increased by 1.04%.
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Cognizant Technology Solutions’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions generated a total of 1,404 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 58.14% of Cognizant Technology Solutions's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 41.86% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Cognizant Technology Solutions reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions's total waste generation has increased by 32.49%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2023, Cognizant Technology Solutions's hazardous waste generation has increased by 37.48%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.