Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd

Common Name
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Country
South Africa
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Pharmaceutical Retailers
Employees
N/A
Ticker
DCP
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a leading pharmaceutical and health retail company based in South Africa. Established in 1978, it primarily operates pharmacy and retail operations offering a wide range...

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Dis-Chem Pharmacies 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Dis-Chem Pharmacies generated a total of 5,966 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 79.68% of Dis-Chem Pharmacies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.32% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies's Waste Recovery Rate

80%

How much of Dis-Chem Pharmacies's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Dis-Chem Pharmacies reported a total waste generation of 5,966 metric tonnes, of which 79.68% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Dis-Chem Pharmacies has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Dis-Chem Pharmacies reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's total waste generation has increased by 7.4%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's waste recovery rate decreased by 1.28%.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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