COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Waste Data Preview
In 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports 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.
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Insights into COSCO SHIPPING Ports's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports generated a total of 6,256 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 58.13% of COSCO SHIPPING Ports's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 41.87% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of COSCO SHIPPING Ports's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports reported a total waste generation of 6,256 metric tonnes, of which 58.13% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that COSCO SHIPPING Ports is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has COSCO SHIPPING Ports reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's total waste generation increased by 29.65%, including a 26.89% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's waste recovery rate increased by 7.79%, but declined by 2.85% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Ports’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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into COSCO SHIPPING Ports’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports generated a total of 6,256 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 12.92% of COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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. 38.66% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 48.42% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How COSCO SHIPPING Ports reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's total waste generation increased by 29.65%, including a 26.89% 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, COSCO SHIPPING Ports reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 18.72%, with a further 39.91% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Ports 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.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Ports treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports reported that 808 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 12.92% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 49.58% 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.