LG Corp
LG Waste Data Preview
In 2022, LG 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's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2022, LG generated a total of 977,362,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 77.07% of LG's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 5.49% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
LG's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of LG's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2022, LG reported a total waste generation of 977,362,000 metric tonnes, of which 77.07% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that LG has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has LG reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, LG's total waste generation increased by 44.75%, including a 6.32% increase in 2022, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, LG's waste recovery rate increased by 1.43%, including a 4.18% rise in 2022, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, LG has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2022. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
LG’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into LG’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2022, LG generated a total of 977,362,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 36.5% of LG'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. 61.87% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 1.63% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
LG’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How LG reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, LG's total waste generation increased by 44.75%, including a 6.32% rise in 2022, 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 decreased by 3.32%, yet rose by 2.32% in 2022, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, LG'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 treat its hazardous waste?
In 2022, LG reported that 356,699,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 36.5% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (62.37%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that LG has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.