In 2025, Graphic Packaging Holding 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,512,400a | 1,475,500a | 1,585,800a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 1,002,000a | 1,010,800a | 1,092,700a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,800a | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 464,900a | 462,000a | 490,200a |
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In 2025, Graphic Packaging Holding generated a total of 1,512,400metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 66.25% of Graphic Packaging Holding's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.98% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 2.76% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2025, Graphic Packaging Holding reported a total waste generation of 1,512,400 metric tonnes, of which 66.25% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Graphic Packaging Holding is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Graphic Packaging Holding's total waste generation decreased by 9.93%, yet rose by 2.5% in 2025, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Graphic Packaging Holding's waste recovery rate declined by 2.85%, with a further 3.29% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
In 2025, Graphic Packaging Holding generated a total of 1,512,400 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.32% of Graphic Packaging Holding'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.99.68% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Graphic Packaging Holding's total waste generation fell by 9.93%, but rose by 2.5% in 2025, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding'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.a
In 2025, Graphic Packaging Holding reported that 4,800 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.32% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 22.92% 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.a