General Motors Co
General Motors Waste Data Preview
In 2023, General Motors 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 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 |
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Insights into General Motors's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, General Motors generated a total of 1,277,702 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 93.5% of General Motors's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
General Motors's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of General Motors's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, General Motors reported a total waste generation of 1,277,702 metric tonnes, of which 93.5% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that General Motors has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has General Motors reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, General Motors's total waste generation increased by 13.57%, including a 6.92% 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, General Motors's waste recovery rate increased by 16%, including a 4.03% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, General Motors has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
General Motors’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into General Motors’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, General Motors generated a total of 1,277,702 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.18% of General Motors'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. 97.82% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
General Motors’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How General Motors reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, General Motors's total waste generation increased by 13.57%, including a 6.92% 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, General Motors saw a long-term increase of 3.1% in hazardous waste share, but a 4.76% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, General Motors'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 General Motors treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, General Motors reported that 27,828 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.18% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 38.79% 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.