Kumho Petro Chemical Co Ltd
Kumho Petro Chemical Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical 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 Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical generated a total of 127,118 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.87% of Kumho Petro Chemical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.13% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Kumho Petro Chemical's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kumho Petro Chemical's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported a total waste generation of 127,118 metric tonnes, of which 87.87% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Kumho Petro Chemical has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Kumho Petro Chemical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 6.96%, yet rose by 2.23% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Kumho Petro Chemical's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Kumho Petro Chemical’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.
Kumho Petro Chemical’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kumho Petro Chemical’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical generated a total of 127,118 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 10.72% of Kumho Petro Chemical'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. 89.28% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Kumho Petro Chemical’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kumho Petro Chemical reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Kumho Petro Chemical's total waste generation fell by 6.96%, but rose by 2.23% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Kumho Petro Chemical's total output increased by 12.11%, including a further 18.77% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Kumho Petro Chemical had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.
How does Kumho Petro Chemical treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Kumho Petro Chemical reported that 13,623 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 10.72% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 18.94% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.