In 2024, Compagnie de Saint Gobain 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,147,990a | 1,179,009a | 1,298,811a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 773,815a | 830,718a | 894,660a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 80,147a | 85,225a | 122,791a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 359,637a | 303,764a | 361,227a |
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In 2024, Compagnie de Saint Gobain generated a total of 1,147,990metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 67.41% of Compagnie de Saint Gobain's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Compagnie de Saint Gobain reported a total waste generation of 1,147,990 metric tonnes, of which 67.41% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Compagnie de Saint Gobain is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, Compagnie de Saint Gobain's total waste generation decreased by 18.77%, including a further 2.63% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.ab
Over the same period, Compagnie de Saint Gobain's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 4.33% in 2024, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.ab
Overall, Compagnie de Saint Gobain’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2024, Compagnie de Saint Gobain generated a total of 1,147,990 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 6.98% of Compagnie de Saint Gobain'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.93.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, Compagnie de Saint Gobain's total waste generation decreased by 18.77%, with an additional 2.63% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.ab
Over the same period, Compagnie de Saint Gobain saw a long-term increase of 19.09% in hazardous waste share, but a 3.42% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.ab
Overall, while Compagnie de Saint Gobain is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.ab
In 2024, Compagnie de Saint Gobain reported that 80,147 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.98% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 38.73% 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.a