In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 114,139a | 96,276a | 108,282a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 96,930a | 87,672a | 100,692a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 7,342a | 6,878a | 6,950a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 6,131a | 5,419a | 3,625a |
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In 2024, Elanco Animal Health generated a total of 114,139metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 84.92% of Elanco Animal Health's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 8.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 6.43% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2024, Elanco Animal Health reported a total waste generation of 114,139 metric tonnes, of which 84.92% 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.a
Since 2020, Elanco Animal Health's total waste generation increased by 24.9%, including a 18.55%increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Elanco Animal Health's waste recovery rate decreased by 6.74%.a
In 2024, Elanco Animal Health generated a total of 114,139 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 6.43% 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.93.57% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2020, Elanco Animal Health's total waste generation increased by 24.9%, including a 18.55% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, Elanco Animal Health reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 21.05%, with a further 9.96% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, Elanco Animal Health is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a
In 2024, Elanco Animal Health reported that 7,342 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.43% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 49.13% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a