In 2024, 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 208,417.8a | 231,938.1a | 199,933.7a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 194,858.9a | 216,537.4a | 187,593.4a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 9,517.3a | 9,646a | 8,137.6a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 8,730a | 10,181.4a | 7,943.4a |
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In 2024, Kia generated a total of 208,418metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 93.49% of Kia's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Kia reported a total waste generation of 208,418 metric tonnes, of which 93.49% 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.a
Since 2022, Kia's total waste generation increased by 4.24%, but declined by 10.14% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Kia's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2024, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Kia’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.
In 2024, Kia generated a total of 208,418 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.57% 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.95.43% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Kia's total waste generation rose by 4.24%, but dropped by 10.14% in 2024, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Kia's total output increased by 12.19%, including a further 9.8% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while Kia has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a
In 2024, Kia reported that 9,517 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.57% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 49.26% 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.a