CVS Health Corp
CVS Health Waste Data Preview
In 2024, CVS Health 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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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 |
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Insights into CVS Health's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, CVS Health generated a total of 4,751 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 42.22% of CVS Health's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57.78% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
CVS Health's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of CVS Health's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, CVS Health reported a total waste generation of 4,751 metric tonnes, of which 42.22% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that CVS Health is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has CVS Health reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, CVS Health's total waste generation decreased by 15.76%, including a further 14.57% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, CVS Health's waste recovery rate increased by 33.77%, but declined by 1.2% in 2024, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, CVS Health’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.
CVS Health’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into CVS Health’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, CVS Health generated a total of 4,751 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 50.47% of CVS Health'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. 49.53% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
CVS Health’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How CVS Health reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, CVS Health's total waste generation decreased by 15.76%, with an additional 14.57% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, CVS Health'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 CVS Health treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, CVS Health reported that 2,398 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 50.47% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (62.22%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that CVS Health has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.