Dexco SA

Common Name
Dexco
Country
Brazil
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Lumber & Wood Production
Employees
N/A
Ticker
DXCO3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Website
www.dex.co
Description
Dexco S.A. is a leading company engaged in the production and distribution of wood-based paneling, bathroom furnishings, and ceramic tiles, primarily serving the Latin American market. Originally foun...

Dexco Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Dexco 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 Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Dexco's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Dexco generated a total of 693,036 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 39.68% of Dexco's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10.32% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 50% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Dexco's Waste Recovery Rate

40%

How much of Dexco's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Dexco reported a total waste generation of 693,036 metric tonnes, of which 39.68% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Dexco is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Dexco reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Dexco's total waste generation decreased by 18.5%, including a further 23% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Dexco's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 4.52% in 2023, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.

Overall, Dexco’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.

Dexco’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Dexco’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Dexco generated a total of 693,036 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.04% of Dexco'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. 48.96% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 50% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Dexco’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Dexco reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Dexco's total waste generation decreased by 18.5%, with an additional 23% 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 Dexco's total output increased by 31.91%, including a further 55.32% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Dexco'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 Dexco treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Dexco reported that 7,187 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.04% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (96.2%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Dexco has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Dexco's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(20.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(77.4%)
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