In 2023, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre 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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In 2023, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre generated a total of 169,347 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Formosa Chemicals and Fibre'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. 99.99% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre's total waste generation decreased by 41%, with an additional 24.17% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 52.77%, with a further 69.29% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.