Kia Corp
Kia Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kia 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 |
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Insights into Kia's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kia generated a total of 231,938 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 93.36% of Kia's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Kia's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kia's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kia reported a total waste generation of 231,938 metric tonnes, of which 93.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Kia has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Kia reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Kia's total waste generation increased by 10.17%, including a 16.01% 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, Kia'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, Kia'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.
Kia’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kia’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kia generated a total of 231,938 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.16% of Kia'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. 95.84% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Kia’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kia reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Kia's total waste generation increased by 10.17%, including a 16.01% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Kia's total output increased by 3.93%, including a further 2.17% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Kia has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.
How does Kia treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Kia reported that 9,646 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.16% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 45.89% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.