Getinge AB

Common Name
Getinge
Country
Sweden
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices
Employees
11,827
Ticker
GETI B
Exchange
NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AB
Description
Getinge AB (publ) provides products and solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units, and sterilization departments in Sweden and internationally. The company operates through Acute Care Therap...

Getinge Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Getinge 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 Getinge's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Getinge generated a total of 2,739 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 44.91% of Getinge's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 55.09% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Getinge's Waste Recovery Rate

45%

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

In 2023, Getinge reported a total waste generation of 2,739 metric tonnes, of which 44.91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Getinge is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Getinge reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Getinge's total waste generation decreased by 1.08%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.

Over the same period, Getinge's waste recovery rate declined by 13.47%, with a further 5.58% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Getinge’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.

Getinge’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20212022202307001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Getinge generated a total of 2,739 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.81% of Getinge'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. 92.19% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Getinge’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Getinge reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Getinge's total waste generation decreased by 1.08%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 11.33%, yet rose by 6.45% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, Getinge'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 Getinge treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Getinge reported that 214 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.81% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 25.23% 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 Getinge's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(5.8%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(49.3%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(42.9%)
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