Elkem ASA
Elkem Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Elkem 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 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 Elkem's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Elkem generated a total of 686,709 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 33.59% of Elkem's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 48.45% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Elkem's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Elkem's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Elkem reported a total waste generation of 686,709 metric tonnes, of which 33.59% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Elkem is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Elkem reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Elkem's total waste generation decreased by 4.35%, including a further 15.97% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Elkem's waste recovery rate declined by 13.61%, with a further 19.63% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Elkem has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Elkemās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered