J M Smucker Co
J M Smucker Waste Data Preview
In 2023, J M Smucker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.
Insights into J M Smucker's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, J M Smucker generated a total of 349,206 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 96.87% of J M Smucker's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.13% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
J M Smucker's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of J M Smucker's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, J M Smucker reported a total waste generation of 349,206 metric tonnes, of which 96.87% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that J M Smucker has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has J M Smucker reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, J M Smucker's total waste generation increased by 16.82%, including a 14.02% 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, J M Smucker's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, J M Smucker's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.
J M Smucker’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered