Eaton Corporation PLC
Eaton Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Eaton 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 Eaton's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Eaton generated a total of 197,037 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.42% of Eaton's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.58% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Eaton's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Eaton's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Eaton reported a total waste generation of 197,037 metric tonnes, of which 87.42% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Eaton has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Eaton reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Eaton's total waste generation increased by 15.29%, but declined by 1.22% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Eaton’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Eaton’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Eaton generated a total of 197,037 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.61% of Eaton'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. 95.39% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Eaton’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Eaton reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2018, Eaton's total waste generation increased by 15.29%, including a 1.22% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Eaton's total output increased by 136.66%, including a further 46.93% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Eaton has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Eaton treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Eaton reported that 9,075 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.61% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (65.58%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Eaton has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.