In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 37,660a | 35,550a | 32,090a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 24,440a | 21,050a | 19,040a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,370a | 1,410a | 1,360a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 11,980a | 13,110a | 11,710a |
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In 2023, Estee Lauder Companies generated a total of 37,660metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 64.9% of Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Estee Lauder Companies reported a total waste generation of 37,660 metric tonnes, of which 64.9% 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 2021, Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generation increased by 17.36%, including a 5.94%increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Estee Lauder Companies's waste recovery rate increased by 9.38%, including a 9.6% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Estee Lauder Companies has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2023, Estee Lauder Companies generated a total of 37,660 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 3.64% 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.96.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, Estee Lauder Companies's total waste generation increased by 17.36%, including a 5.94% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, Estee Lauder Companies reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 14.16%, with a further 8.28% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, Estee Lauder Companies is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a
In 2023, Estee Lauder Companies reported that 1,370 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.64% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 9.49% 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