Companhia Siderurgica Nacional SA
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional generated a total of 3,622,227 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 110.91% of Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.25% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional reported a total waste generation of 3,622,227 metric tonnes, of which 110.91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Companhia Siderurgica Nacional reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's total waste generation increased by 5.03%, but declined by 1.53% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's waste recovery rate declined by 3.51%, yet improved by 21.84% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional’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.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Companhia Siderurgica Nacional’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional generated a total of 3,622,227 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.57% of Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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. 98.43% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Companhia Siderurgica Nacional reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's total waste generation increased by 5.03%, including a 1.53% rise in 2023, 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, the share of hazardous waste in Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's total output increased by 19.79%, including a further 8.2% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Companhia Siderurgica Nacional treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional reported that 56,795 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.57% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (82.61%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.