In 2022, Hanover Insurance Group 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 319a | 289a | 373a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 209a | 198a | 254a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2022, Hanover Insurance Group generated a total of 319metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 65.52% of Hanover Insurance Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 34.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2022, Hanover Insurance Group reported a total waste generation of 319 metric tonnes, of which 65.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Hanover Insurance Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2019, Hanover Insurance Group's total waste generation decreased by 40.6%, yet rose by 10.38% in 2022, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Hanover Insurance Group's waste recovery rate increased by 16.89%, but declined by 4.37% in 2022, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Hanover Insurance Group’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.