KT&G Corp

Common Name
KT&G
Country
South Korea
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Tobacco
Employees
4,250
Ticker
033780
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
KT&G Corp. is a prominent South Korean company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of various tobacco and related products. Originally part of Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, it operates p...

KT&G Waste Data Preview

In 2023, KT&G 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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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into KT&G's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, KT&G generated a total of 15,115 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 83.9% of KT&G's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

KT&G's Waste Recovery Rate

84%

How much of KT&G's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, KT&G reported a total waste generation of 15,115 metric tonnes, of which 83.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that KT&G has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has KT&G reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, KT&G's total waste generation increased by 31.33%, including a 24.11% 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, KT&G's waste recovery rate increased by 46.82%, including a 3.07% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, KT&G has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

KT&G’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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