Linde PLC
Linde Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Linde 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 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Linde's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Linde generated a total of 78,020 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 44.19% of Linde's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 55.81% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Linde's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Linde's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Linde reported a total waste generation of 78,020 metric tonnes, of which 44.19% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Linde is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Linde reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Linde's total waste generation decreased by 7.7%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.
Over the same period, Linde's waste recovery rate declined by 6.21%, with a further 9.68% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Lindeās 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.
Lindeās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Lindeās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Linde generated a total of 78,020 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.53% of Linde'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. 64.47% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Lindeās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Linde reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Linde's total waste generation decreased by 7.7%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Linde's total output increased by 20.61%, including a further 22.15% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Linde'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 Linde treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Linde reported that 27,720 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 35.53% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 14.72% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.