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Kuehne und Nagel International AG
Kuehne + Nagel's 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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 79,000metric tonnes of waste.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.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.
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a
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.a