LG H&H Co Ltd

Common Name
LG H&H
Country
South Korea
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
4,325
Ticker
051900
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
LG Household & Health Care Ltd. is a leading company in the consumer goods industry, primarily engaged in manufacturing and distributing household goods, cosmetics, and beverages. The company operates...

LG H&H Waste Data Preview

In 2023, LG H&H 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into LG H&H's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, LG H&H generated a total of 10,307 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 68.45% of LG H&H's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 29.05% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 2.5% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

LG H&H's Waste Recovery Rate

68%

How much of LG H&H's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, LG H&H reported a total waste generation of 10,307 metric tonnes, of which 68.45% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that LG H&H is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Insights into LG H&H’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, LG H&H generated a total of 10,307 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 23.76% of LG H&H'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. 76.24% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

How does LG H&H treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, LG H&H reported that 2,449 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 23.76% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (79.79%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that LG H&H has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of LG H&H's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(19.4%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(26.3%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(50.8%)
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