In 2025, Illumina 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 5,495a | 6,354a | 7,644a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 3,985a | 4,022a | 4,800a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,522a | 1,484a | 1,421a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 1,416a | 2,256.24a | 2,732a |
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In 2025, Illumina generated a total of 5,495metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 72.52% of Illumina's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Illumina reported a total waste generation of 5,495 metric tonnes, of which 72.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Illumina is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2019, Illumina's total waste generation increased by 11.37%, but declined by 13.52% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Illumina's waste recovery rate increased by 14.57%.a
In 2025, Illumina generated a total of 5,495 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 27.7% of Illumina'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.72.3% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2019, Illumina's total waste generation rose by 11.37%, but dropped by 13.52% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 5.1%, yet rose by 18.59% in 2025, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.a
Overall, Illumina'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.a
In 2025, Illumina reported that 1,522 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 27.7% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (93.82%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Illumina has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a