International Business Machines Corp
International Business Machines Waste Data Preview
In 2023, International Business Machines 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 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 International Business Machines's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, International Business Machines generated a total of 16,500 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 94.2% of International Business Machines's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
International Business Machines's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of International Business Machines's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, International Business Machines reported a total waste generation of 16,500 metric tonnes, of which 94.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that International Business Machines has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has International Business Machines reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, International Business Machines's total waste generation decreased by 47.62%, yet rose by 11.49% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, International Business Machines's waste recovery rate increased by 7.9%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, International Business Machines’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
International Business Machines’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into International Business Machines’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, International Business Machines generated a total of 16,500 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.2% of International Business Machines'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. 100% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
International Business Machines’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How International Business Machines reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, International Business Machines's total waste generation fell by 47.62%, but rose by 11.49% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Since 2023, International Business Machines's hazardous waste generation has increased by 26.32%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, International Business Machines'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.