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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2024, Dis-Chem Pharmacies generated a total of 5,966 metric tonnes of waste. a
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. a
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. a
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. a
Over the same period, Dis-Chem Pharmacies's waste recovery rate decreased by 1.28%. a