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Elementis PLC

Common Name
Elementis
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,244
Ticker
ELM
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Elementis plc is a global specialty chemicals company specializing in performance-driven additives that enhance formulations for consumer and industrial applications. Operating through two primary bus...

Elementis's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Elementis 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
18,445a
18,551a
15,026a
Total Waste Recovered
5,601a
N/AN/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
1,539a
1,577a
1,327a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
11,423a
N/AN/A
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a. Elementis's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Elementis's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Elementis generated a total of 18,445metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 30.37% of Elementis's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 69.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Elementis's Waste Recovery Rate

30%

How much of Elementis's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Elementis reported a total waste generation of 18,445 metric tonnes, of which 30.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Elementis is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Elementis reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Elementis's total waste generation decreased by 11.77%, and remained stable in 2025, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.a

a

Elementis’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202505 k10 k15 k20 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Elementis’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Elementis generated a total of 18,445 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 8.34% of Elementis'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.91.66% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Elementis’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202220232024202505 k10 k15 k20 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Elementis reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Elementis's total waste generation decreased by 11.77%, and remained stable in 2025, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.a

Since 2025, Elementis's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 1.85%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.a

Overall, Elementis'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.a

How does Elementis treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Elementis reported that 1,539 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.34% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 7.67% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Elementis’s current hazardous waste practices.a

Breakdown of Elementis's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(7.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(61.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(29.7%)
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