Element Solutions Inc
Element Solutions Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Element Solutions 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Element Solutions's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Element Solutions generated a total of 21,565 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 19.52% of Element Solutions's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 80.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Element Solutions's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Element Solutions's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Element Solutions reported a total waste generation of 21,565 metric tonnes, of which 19.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Element Solutions may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Element Solutions reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Element Solutions's total waste generation decreased by 4.43%, including a further 2.02% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Element Solutions's waste recovery rate increased by 29%, including a 13.22% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Element Solutions has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Element Solutions’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Element Solutions’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Element Solutions generated a total of 21,565 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 68.28% of Element Solutions'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. 12.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 19.52% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Element Solutions’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Element Solutions reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Element Solutions's total waste generation decreased by 4.43%, with an additional 2.02% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Element Solutions reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 2.54%, with a further 1.19% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Element Solutions has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.