In 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 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 | 306,510a | 301,567a | 297,374a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 246,851a | 243,564a | 242,764a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 12,867a | 11,631a | 9,986a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 54,519a | 53,931a | 50,904a |
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In 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries generated a total of 306,510metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 80.54% of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 19.46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries reported a total waste generation of 306,510 metric tonnes, of which 80.54% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries's total waste generation increased by 3.07%, including a 1.64%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries's waste recovery rate declined by 1.35%, and then remained stable in 2025, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.a
Overall, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’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.
In 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries generated a total of 306,510 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.2% of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries'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.69.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 26.44% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Since 2023, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries's total waste generation increased by 3.07%, including a 1.64% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in HD Hyundai Heavy Industries's total output increased by 25.01%, including a further 8.84% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 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.a
In 2025, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries reported that 12,867 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.2% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (60.05%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a