Gerdau SA
Gerdau Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Gerdau 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 |
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 Gerdau's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Gerdau generated a total of 12,063,772 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 48.23% of Gerdau's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.97% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 43.8% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Gerdau's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Gerdau's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Gerdau reported a total waste generation of 12,063,772 metric tonnes, of which 48.23% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Gerdau is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Gerdau reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Gerdau's total waste generation decreased by 24.12%, including a further 29.72% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Gerdau's waste recovery rate increased by 20.93%, including a 43.63% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Gerdau has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Gerdau’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Gerdau’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Gerdau generated a total of 12,063,772 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.72% of Gerdau'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. 50.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 48.19% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Gerdau’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Gerdau reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Gerdau's total waste generation decreased by 24.12%, with an additional 29.72% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 5.55%, yet rose by 38.11% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Gerdau'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 Gerdau treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Gerdau reported that 207,034 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.72% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.01%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Gerdau has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.