Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson 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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Insights into Johnson & Johnson's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson generated a total of 121,068 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 83.02% of Johnson & Johnson's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.98% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Johnson & Johnson's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Johnson & Johnson's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson reported a total waste generation of 121,068 metric tonnes, of which 83.02% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Johnson & Johnson has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Johnson & Johnson reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Johnson & Johnson's total waste generation decreased by 41.53%, including a further 38.94% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Johnson & Johnson's waste recovery rate declined by 3.3%, with a further 2.81% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Johnson & Johnson has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Johnson & Johnson’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Johnson & Johnson’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson generated a total of 121,068 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.29% of Johnson & Johnson'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. 52.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Johnson & Johnson’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Johnson & Johnson reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Johnson & Johnson's total waste generation decreased by 41.53%, with an additional 38.94% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Johnson & Johnson's total output increased by 54.74%, including a further 53.35% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Johnson & Johnson'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.
How does Johnson & Johnson treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson reported that 57,259 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 47.29% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (82.85%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Johnson & Johnson has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.