In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 447,639a | 436,891a | 500,970a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 363,887a | 335,455a | 381,332a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 145,491a | 128,392a | 134,809a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 26,173a | 34,041a | 49,082a |
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In 2024, LG generated a total of 447,639metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 81.29% of LG's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.71% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, LG reported a total waste generation of 447,639 metric tonnes, of which 81.29% 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.a
Since 2022, LG's total waste generation decreased by 10.65%, yet rose by 2.46% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, LG's waste recovery rate increased by 6.79%, including a 5.87% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, LG has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
In 2024, LG generated a total of 447,639 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 32.5% 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.67.5% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, LG's total waste generation fell by 10.65%, but rose by 2.46% in 2024, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in LG's total output increased by 20.78%, including a further 10.6% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, LG had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.a
In 2024, LG reported that 145,491 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 32.5% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (60.42%) 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.a