In 2025, LG Chem 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 | 192,385a | 242,684a | 248,035a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 174,671a | 223,883a | 221,139a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 106,737a | 139,671a | 122,993a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 8,756a | 10,771a | 13,571a |
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In 2025, LG Chem generated a total of 192,385metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 90.79% of LG Chem's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.21% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, LG Chem reported a total waste generation of 192,385 metric tonnes, of which 90.79% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that LG Chem has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, LG Chem's total waste generation decreased by 22.44%, including a further 20.73% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, LG Chem's waste recovery rate increased by 1.84%, but declined by 1.58% in 2025, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, LG Chem’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, LG Chem generated a total of 192,385 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 55.48% of LG Chem'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.44.52% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, LG Chem's total waste generation decreased by 22.44%, with an additional 20.73% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, LG Chem saw a long-term increase of 11.89% in hazardous waste share, but a 3.6% reduction in 2025, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, while LG Chem is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.a
In 2025, LG Chem reported that 106,737 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 55.48% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (91.61%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that LG Chem has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a