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Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson's 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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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Johnson & Johnson's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Johnson & Johnson generated a total of 121,068metric tonnes of waste.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a