In 2023, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico 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 |
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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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In 2023, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico generated a total of 404,839 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.53% of Kimberly-Clark de Mexico's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico reported a total waste generation of 404,839 metric tonnes, of which 92.53% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Kimberly-Clark de Mexico has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2021, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico's total waste generation increased by 10.71%, including a 3.04% 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, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico's waste recovery rate declined by 5.53%, with a further 5.55% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Kimberly-Clark de Mexico is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.