LG Innotek Co Ltd
LG Innotek Waste Data Preview
In 2023, LG Innotek 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 LG Innotek's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, LG Innotek generated a total of 59,571 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 93.21% of LG Innotek's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.21% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 3.58% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
LG Innotek's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of LG Innotek's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, LG Innotek reported a total waste generation of 59,571 metric tonnes, of which 93.21% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that LG Innotek has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has LG Innotek reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, LG Innotek's total waste generation increased by 46.5%, but declined by 2.79% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, LG Innotek's waste recovery rate increased by 4.39%, including a 5.36% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while LG Innotek has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
LG Innotekās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into LG Innotekās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, LG Innotek generated a total of 59,571 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 54.31% of LG Innotek'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. 45.69% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
LG Innotekās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How LG Innotek reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, LG Innotek's total waste generation increased by 46.5%, including a 2.79% rise in 2023, 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, LG Innotek saw a long-term increase of 6.03% in hazardous waste share, but a 2.59% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, LG Innotek's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does LG Innotek treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, LG Innotek reported that 32,354 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 54.31% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (91.58%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that LG Innotek has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.