Kuehne und Nagel International AG
Kuehne + Nagel Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kuehne + Nagel 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 Kuehne + Nagel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kuehne + Nagel generated a total of 79,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 75.95% of Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.78% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.27% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Kuehne + Nagel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kuehne + Nagel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kuehne + Nagel reported a total waste generation of 79,000 metric tonnes, of which 75.95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Kuehne + Nagel has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Kuehne + Nagel reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generation decreased by 84.07%, including a further 14.13% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Kuehne + Nagel's waste recovery rate increased by 6.72%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Kuehne + Nagel’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Kuehne + Nagel’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kuehne + Nagel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kuehne + Nagel generated a total of 79,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.27% of Kuehne + Nagel'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. 98.73% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Kuehne + Nagel’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kuehne + Nagel reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generation decreased by 84.07%, with an additional 14.13% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Kuehne + Nagel reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 71.46%, with a further 70.89% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Kuehne + Nagel has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.