General Dynamics Corp
General Dynamics Waste Data Preview
In 2023, General Dynamics 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 General Dynamics's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, General Dynamics generated a total of 113,062 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 72.39% of General Dynamics's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
General Dynamics's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of General Dynamics's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, General Dynamics reported a total waste generation of 113,062 metric tonnes, of which 72.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that General Dynamics is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Insights into General Dynamics’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, General Dynamics generated a total of 113,062 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 11.71% of General Dynamics'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. 88.29% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
How does General Dynamics treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, General Dynamics reported that 13,245 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 11.71% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (67.23%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that General Dynamics has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.