Koppers Holdings Inc
Koppers Holdings's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Koppers Holdings 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Koppers Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Koppers Holdings generated a total of 134,070metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 84.8% of Koppers Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.58% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 3.62% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Koppers Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Koppers Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Koppers Holdings reported a total waste generation of 134,070 metric tonnes, of which 84.8% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Koppers Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Insights into Koppers Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Koppers Holdings generated a total of 134,070 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 34.51% of Koppers Holdings'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.65.49% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
How does Koppers Holdings treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Koppers Holdings reported that 46,274 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 34.51% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (92%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Koppers Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a