Coloplast A/S
Coloplast Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Coloplast 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.
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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 Coloplast's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Coloplast generated a total of 16,143 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 75.98% of Coloplast's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 24.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Coloplast's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Coloplast's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Coloplast reported a total waste generation of 16,143 metric tonnes, of which 75.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Coloplast has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Coloplast reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Coloplast's total waste generation increased by 6.93%, including a 4.76% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Coloplast's waste recovery rate increased by 83.76%, including a 1.96% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Coloplast has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2024. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Coloplast’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Coloplast’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Coloplast generated a total of 16,143 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.64% of Coloplast'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. 96.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Coloplast’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Coloplast reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Coloplast's total waste generation increased by 6.93%, including a 4.76% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Coloplast reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 9.71%, with a further 7.07% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Coloplast is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.