In 2023, COMEC 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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In 2023, COMEC generated a total of 40,017 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 88.93% of COMEC's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.07% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, COMEC reported a total waste generation of 40,017 metric tonnes, of which 88.93% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that COMEC has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
In 2023, COMEC generated a total of 40,017 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 13.84% of COMEC'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. 86.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
In 2023, COMEC reported that 5,537 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 13.84% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 20% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.