Elbit Systems Ltd
Elbit Systems's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Elbit Systems 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Elbit Systems's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Elbit Systems generated a total of 17,813 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 29.05% of Elbit Systems's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 70.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Elbit Systems's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Elbit Systems's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Elbit Systems reported a total waste generation of 17,813 metric tonnes, of which 29.05% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Elbit Systems is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Elbit Systems reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Elbit Systems's total waste generation decreased by 50.15%, yet rose by 45.09% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes. a
Over the same period, Elbit Systems's waste recovery rate increased by 12.47%, but declined by 16.88% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management. a
Overall, Elbit Systems’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Elbit Systems’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Elbit Systems’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Elbit Systems generated a total of 17,813 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 22.46% of Elbit Systems'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. 77.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Elbit Systems’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Elbit Systems reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Elbit Systems's total waste generation fell by 50.15%, but rose by 45.09% in 2023, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies. a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Elbit Systems's total output increased by 143.31%, including a further 46.72% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a
Overall, Elbit Systems had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation. a
How does Elbit Systems treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Elbit Systems reported that 4,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 22.46% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 18.52% 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