Generac Holdings Inc

Common Name
Generac Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
5,389
Ticker
GNRC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Generac Holdings Inc. is a prominent player in the energy technology and power generation sector, known for its comprehensive portfolio of backup and portable generator solutions. The company primaril...

Generac Holdings Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Generac Holdings 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Generac Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Generac Holdings generated a total of 20,071 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 79.3% of Generac Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Generac Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate

79%

How much of Generac Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Generac Holdings reported a total waste generation of 20,071 metric tonnes, of which 79.3% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Generac Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Generac Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Generac Holdings's total waste generation has increased by 72.14%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Generac Holdings's waste recovery rate decreased by 6.37%.

Generac Holdings’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Generac Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Generac Holdings generated a total of 20,071 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.87% of Generac Holdings'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. 98.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Generac Holdings’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Generac Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Generac Holdings's total waste generation has increased by 72.14%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Since 2023, Generac Holdings's hazardous waste generation has increased by 39.44%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..

Overall, Generac Holdings'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.

How does Generac Holdings treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Generac Holdings reported that 376 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.87% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 39.62% 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.

Breakdown of Generac Holdings's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(19.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(78.6%)
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