ConvaTec Group PLC
ConvaTec Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, ConvaTec Group 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.
Insights into ConvaTec Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, ConvaTec Group generated a total of 17,449 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 50.73% of ConvaTec Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 49.27% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
ConvaTec Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of ConvaTec Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, ConvaTec Group reported a total waste generation of 17,449 metric tonnes, of which 50.73% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that ConvaTec Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has ConvaTec Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, ConvaTec Group's total waste generation decreased by 9.75%, including a further 7.86% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, ConvaTec Group's waste recovery rate increased by 31.54%, including a 4.27% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, ConvaTec Group has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
ConvaTec Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into ConvaTec Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, ConvaTec Group generated a total of 17,449 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.37% of ConvaTec Group'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. 64.63% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
ConvaTec Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How ConvaTec Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, ConvaTec Group's total waste generation decreased by 9.75%, with an additional 7.86% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in ConvaTec Group's total output increased by 26.42%, including a further 14.33% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, ConvaTec Group's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does ConvaTec Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, ConvaTec Group reported that 6,171 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 35.37% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.41%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that ConvaTec Group has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.