COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd
COSCO Shipping Holdings Waste Data Preview
In 2023, COSCO Shipping Holdings 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into COSCO Shipping Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, COSCO Shipping Holdings generated a total of 11,360 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 67.2% of COSCO Shipping Holdings'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. 32.8% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
COSCO Shipping Holdings’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How COSCO Shipping Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, COSCO Shipping Holdings's total waste generation increased by 28.17%, including a 29.32% 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. a
Over the same period, COSCO Shipping Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 1.55%, with a further 8.28% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact. a
Overall, COSCO Shipping Holdings is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment. a