In 2025, Estee Lauder Companies 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 28,800a | 29,600a | 38,700a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 18,770a | 19,140a | 24,840a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,700a | 1,300a | 1,400a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 8,320a | 9,200a | 12,550a |
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In 2025, Estee Lauder Companies generated a total of 28,800metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 65.17% of Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 34.72% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Estee Lauder Companies reported a total waste generation of 28,800 metric tonnes, of which 65.17% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Estee Lauder Companies is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generation decreased by 25.58%, including a further 2.7% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Estee Lauder Companies's waste recovery rate increased by 1.54%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Estee Lauder Companies’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.
In 2025, Estee Lauder Companies generated a total of 28,800 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 5.9% of Estee Lauder Companies'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.94.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generation decreased by 25.58%, with an additional 2.7% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Estee Lauder Companies's total output increased by 63.17%, including a further 34.4% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Estee Lauder Companies'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
In 2025, Estee Lauder Companies reported that 1,700 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.9% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 1.18% 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 Estee Lauder Companies’s current hazardous waste practices.a