Legrand SA
Legrand SA Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Legrand SA 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 Legrand SA's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Legrand SA generated a total of 51,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 94% of Legrand SA's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Legrand SA's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Legrand SA's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Legrand SA reported a total waste generation of 51,000 metric tonnes, of which 94% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Legrand SA has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Legrand SA reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Legrand SA's total waste generation decreased by 8.93%, including a further 16.39% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Legrand SA's waste recovery rate increased by 2.17%, including a 2.17% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Legrand SA has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Legrand SA’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Legrand SA’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Legrand SA generated a total of 51,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5% of Legrand SA'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. 95% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Legrand SA’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Legrand SA reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Legrand SA's total waste generation decreased by 8.93%, with an additional 16.39% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Legrand SA's hazardous waste share remained stable both over the long term and in 2023, reflecting consistent but static performance in managing hazardous materials.
Overall, Legrand SA has successfully reduced waste output over time, but has not significantly altered the hazardous composition of its waste stream, suggesting that deeper process changes may still be needed.