Exact Sciences Corp
Exact Sciences Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Exact Sciences 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 Exact Sciences's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Exact Sciences generated a total of 4,462 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 45.1% of Exact Sciences's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 54.9% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Exact Sciences's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Exact Sciences's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Exact Sciences reported a total waste generation of 4,462 metric tonnes, of which 45.1% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Exact Sciences is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Exact Sciences reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Exact Sciences's total waste generation has increased by 25.39%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Exact Sciences's waste recovery rate decreased by 2.06%.
Exact Sciences’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Exact Sciences’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Exact Sciences generated a total of 4,462 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.03% of Exact Sciences'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. 96.97% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Exact Sciences’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Exact Sciences reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Exact Sciences's total waste generation has increased by 25.39%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2023, Exact Sciences's hazardous waste generation has increased by 3.38%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Exact Sciences has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.
How does Exact Sciences treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Exact Sciences reported that 135 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.03% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 13.46% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.