Koninklijke Philips NV
Koninklijke Philips Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Koninklijke Philips 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 Koninklijke Philips's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Koninklijke Philips generated a total of 19,375 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 90.04% of Koninklijke Philips's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Koninklijke Philips's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Koninklijke Philips's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Koninklijke Philips reported a total waste generation of 19,375 metric tonnes, of which 90.04% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Koninklijke Philips has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Koninklijke Philips reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Koninklijke Philips's total waste generation decreased by 14%, including a further 15.03% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Koninklijke Philips’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Koninklijke Philips’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Koninklijke Philips generated a total of 19,375 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 10.5% of Koninklijke Philips'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. 89.5% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Koninklijke Philips’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Koninklijke Philips reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Koninklijke Philips's total waste generation decreased by 14%, with an additional 15.03% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, Koninklijke Philips'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 Koninklijke Philips treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Koninklijke Philips reported that 2,034 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 10.5% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (75.57%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Koninklijke Philips has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.