Hanwha Corp

Common Name
Hanwha
Country
South Korea
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
11
Ticker
000880
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Hanwha Corporation is a diversified South Korean conglomerate with prominent operations across a broad array of industries. Established in 1952, the company is recognized for its extensive involvement...

Hanwha Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Hanwha 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Hanwha's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Hanwha generated a total of 474,771 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 99.56% of Hanwha's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Hanwha's Waste Recovery Rate

100%

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

In 2023, Hanwha reported a total waste generation of 474,771 metric tonnes, of which 99.56% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Hanwha has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Hanwha reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Hanwha's total waste generation increased by 81.67%, including a 11.79% 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, Hanwha's waste recovery rate increased by 1,861.6%, including a 3,088.33% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Hanwha 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.

Hanwha’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Hanwha generated a total of 474,771 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.09% of Hanwha'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. 1.12% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 98.79% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Hanwha’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Hanwha reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Hanwha's total waste generation increased by 81.67%, including a 11.79% 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, the share of hazardous waste in Hanwha's total output increased by 325.41%, including a further 209.99% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Hanwha has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.

How does Hanwha treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Hanwha reported that 427 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.09% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 27.24% 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 Hanwha's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(5.4%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(19.9%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(72.7%)
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