Korea Zinc Inc
Korea Zinc Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Korea Zinc 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.
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Insights into Korea Zinc's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Korea Zinc generated a total of 125,980 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 20.6% of Korea Zinc's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 79.41% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Korea Zinc's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Korea Zinc's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported a total waste generation of 125,980 metric tonnes, of which 20.6% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Korea Zinc may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Korea Zinc reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Korea Zinc's total waste generation decreased by 8.63%, including a further 3.04% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Korea Zinc's waste recovery rate declined by 14.53%, with a further 1.49% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Korea Zinc has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Korea Zinc’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Korea Zinc’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Korea Zinc generated a total of 125,980 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 51.72% of Korea Zinc'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. 48.28% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Korea Zinc’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Korea Zinc reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Korea Zinc's total waste generation decreased by 8.63%, with an additional 3.04% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Korea Zinc saw a long-term increase of 11.37% in hazardous waste share, but a 3.73% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while Korea Zinc is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.
How does Korea Zinc treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Korea Zinc reported that 65,153 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 51.72% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 0.12% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Korea Zinc’s current hazardous waste practices.