Galenica AG

Common Name
Galenica
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Distribution
Employees
4,511
Ticker
GALE
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Galenica AG is a Swiss-based company that operates within the healthcare sector, focusing on pharmaceutical distribution, retail, and products & innovation. Its primary purpose is to deliver an integr...

Galenica Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Galenica 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Galenica's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Galenica generated a total of 3,653 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 40.76% of Galenica's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 59.24% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Galenica's Waste Recovery Rate

41%

How much of Galenica's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Galenica reported a total waste generation of 3,653 metric tonnes, of which 40.76% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Galenica is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Galenica reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Galenica's total waste generation increased by 52.21%, including a 13.17% 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.

Over the same period, Galenica's waste recovery rate declined by 16.24%, with a further 2.39% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Galenica is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.

Galenica’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2019202020212022202309501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Galenica’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Galenica generated a total of 3,653 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 13.69% of Galenica'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. 86.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Galenica’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2019202020212022202309501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Galenica reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Galenica's total waste generation increased by 52.21%, including a 13.17% 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.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Galenica's total output increased by 13.67%, including a further 14.46% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Galenica has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.

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