Hershey Co
Hershey Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Hershey 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hershey's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Hershey generated a total of 106,900 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 66.38% of Hershey's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Hershey's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hershey's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Hershey reported a total waste generation of 106,900 metric tonnes, of which 66.38% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Hershey is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Hershey reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Hershey's total waste generation increased by 74.77%, including a 22.29% 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, Hershey's waste recovery rate declined by 21.21%, with a further 15.04% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Hershey is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Hershey’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Hershey’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Hershey generated a total of 106,900 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.16% of Hershey'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. 99.84% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Hershey’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Hershey reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Hershey's total waste generation increased by 74.77%, including a 22.29% 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, Hershey reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 37.51%, with a further 39.67% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Hershey is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.