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Continental AG

Common Name
Continental
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts
Employees
22,076
Ticker
CON
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company and a leading tire producer, headquartered in Hanover, Germany. Founded in 1871 as a rubber manufacturer, it has evolved...

Continental's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Continental 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)20252024
Total Waste Generated
347,000a
464,000a
Total Waste Recovered
291,000a
403,000a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
22,000a
39,000a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
47,000a
47,000a
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a. Continental's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Continental's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Continental generated a total of 347,000metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 83.86% of Continental's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.14% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Continental's Waste Recovery Rate

84%

How much of Continental's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Continental reported a total waste generation of 347,000 metric tonnes, of which 83.86% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Continental has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Continental reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, Continental's total waste generation has decreased by 25.22%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Continental's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.44%.a

Continental’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Continental’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Continental generated a total of 347,000 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 6.34% of Continental'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.93.37% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Continental’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Continental reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2025, Continental's total waste generation has decreased by 25.22%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Since 2025, Continental's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 24.57%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.a

Overall, Continental has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.a

How does Continental treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Continental reported that 22,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.34% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (59.09%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Continental has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Continental's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(13.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(80.1%)
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