Covestro AG
Covestro Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Covestro 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 Covestro's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Covestro generated a total of 252,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 30.95% of Covestro's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 62.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 6.35% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Covestro's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Covestro's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Covestro reported a total waste generation of 252,000 metric tonnes, of which 30.95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Covestro is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Covestro reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Covestro's total waste generation has remained relatively stable, with no meaningful change in waste output compared to the previous year.
Over the same period, Covestro's waste recovery rate increased by 37.93%.
Covestro’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Covestro’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Covestro generated a total of 252,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 67.46% of Covestro'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. 32.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Covestro’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Covestro reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Covestro's total waste generation has remained relatively stable, with no meaningful change in waste output compared to the previous year.
Since 2023, Covestro's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 4.81%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, Covestro'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 Covestro treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Covestro reported that 170,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 67.46% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (96.47%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Covestro has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.