Lenovo Group Ltd
Lenovo Group Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Lenovo Group 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 |
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 Lenovo Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Lenovo Group generated a total of 48,452 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.43% of Lenovo Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Lenovo Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Lenovo Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Lenovo Group reported a total waste generation of 48,452 metric tonnes, of which 87.43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Lenovo Group has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Lenovo Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Lenovo Group's total waste generation increased by 12.43%, but declined by 5.18% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Lenovo Group's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.
Lenovo Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Lenovo Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Lenovo Group generated a total of 48,452 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.39% of Lenovo Group'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. 98.61% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Lenovo Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Lenovo Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Lenovo Group's total waste generation increased by 12.43%, including a 5.18% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Lenovo Group's total output increased by 707.74%, including a further 4.38% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Lenovo Group has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Lenovo Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Lenovo Group reported that 672 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.39% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (53.57%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Lenovo Group has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.