In 2025, 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 124,000a | 104,000a | 79,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 98,000a | 82,000a | 60,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 3,000a | 2,000a | 1,000a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 23,142a | 19,943a | 18,000a |
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In 2025, Kuehne + Nagel generated a total of 124,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 79.03% of Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.97% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Kuehne + Nagel reported a total waste generation of 124,000 metric tonnes, of which 79.03% 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.a
Since 2023, Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generation increased by 56.96%, including a 19.23%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Kuehne + Nagel's waste recovery rate increased by 4.06%, while holding steady in 2025, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
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.
In 2025, Kuehne + Nagel generated a total of 124,000 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 2.42% 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.97.7% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Kuehne + Nagel's total waste generation increased by 56.96%, including a 19.23% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Kuehne + Nagel's total output increased by 91.13%, including a further 25.81% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Kuehne + Nagel has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.a