Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
HKEX Waste Data Preview
In 2023, HKEX 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 HKEX's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, HKEX generated a total of 163 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 57.18% of HKEX's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 42.82% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
HKEX's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of HKEX's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, HKEX reported a total waste generation of 163 metric tonnes, of which 57.18% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that HKEX is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has HKEX reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, HKEX's total waste generation decreased by 29.23%, yet rose by 8.13% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, HKEX's waste recovery rate declined by 20.91%, with a further 11.05% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, HKEX 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.
HKEX’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into HKEX’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, HKEX generated a total of 163 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.45% of HKEX'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. 79.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 18.35% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
HKEX’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How HKEX reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, HKEX's total waste generation fell by 29.23%, but rose by 8.13% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Overall, HKEX'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.
How does HKEX treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, HKEX reported that 4 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.45% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that HKEX has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.