Elanco Animal Health Inc
Elanco Animal Health Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Elanco Animal 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 Elanco Animal Health's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Elanco Animal Health generated a total of 96,276 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 91.06% of Elanco Animal Health's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 8.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Elanco Animal Health's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Elanco Animal Health's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Elanco Animal Health reported a total waste generation of 96,276 metric tonnes, of which 91.06% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Elanco Animal Health has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Elanco Animal Health reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Elanco Animal Health's total waste generation decreased by 7.55%, including a further 11.09% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Elanco Animal Health's waste recovery rate decreased by 2.07%.
Elanco Animal Health’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Elanco Animal Health’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Elanco Animal Health generated a total of 96,276 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7.14% of Elanco Animal 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. 92.86% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Elanco Animal Health’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Elanco Animal Health reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Elanco Animal Health's total waste generation decreased by 7.55%, with an additional 11.09% 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 decreased by 7.93%, yet rose by 11.31% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Elanco Animal 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 Elanco Animal Health treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Elanco Animal Health reported that 6,878 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.14% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (53.69%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Elanco Animal Health has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.