Hormel Foods Corp
Hormel Foods's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Hormel Foods 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hormel Foods's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Hormel Foods generated a total of 223,667metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 83.94% of Hormel Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Hormel Foods's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hormel Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Hormel Foods reported a total waste generation of 223,667 metric tonnes, of which 83.94% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Hormel Foods has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has Hormel Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Hormel Foods's total waste generation has increased by 7.37%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Over the same period, Hormel Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 4.65%.a
Hormel Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered