Hyundai Motor Co
Hyundai Motor Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Hyundai Motor 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.
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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 Hyundai Motor's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Hyundai Motor generated a total of 1,024,155 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 93.49% of Hyundai Motor's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5.46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.05% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Hyundai Motor's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hyundai Motor's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Hyundai Motor reported a total waste generation of 1,024,155 metric tonnes, of which 93.49% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Hyundai Motor has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Hyundai Motor reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Hyundai Motor's total waste generation increased by 80.9%, including a 62.73% 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, Hyundai Motor's waste recovery rate increased by 4.65%, including a 4.76% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Hyundai Motor has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Hyundai Motor’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Hyundai Motor’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Hyundai Motor generated a total of 1,024,155 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.99% of Hyundai Motor'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. 49.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 46.6% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Hyundai Motor’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Hyundai Motor reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Hyundai Motor's total waste generation increased by 80.9%, including a 62.73% 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, Hyundai Motor reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 29.91%, with a further 34.46% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Hyundai Motor 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.
How does Hyundai Motor treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Hyundai Motor reported that 40,863 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.99% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 47.1% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.