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) | 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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In 2023, Hormel Foods generated a total of 223,667 metric tonnes of waste.
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.
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.
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.
Over the same period, Hormel Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 4.65%.