Littelfuse Inc
Littelfuse Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Littelfuse 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Littelfuse's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Littelfuse generated a total of 15,992 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 81.09% of Littelfuse's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.91% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Littelfuse's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Littelfuse's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Littelfuse reported a total waste generation of 15,992 metric tonnes, of which 81.09% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Littelfuse has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Littelfuse reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Littelfuse's total waste generation increased by 72.83%, but declined by 18.74% 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, Littelfuse's waste recovery rate increased by 15.94%.
Littelfuseās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Littelfuseās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Littelfuse generated a total of 15,992 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 28.41% of Littelfuse'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. 71.6% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Littelfuseās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Littelfuse reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Littelfuse's total waste generation increased by 72.83%, including a 18.74% 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.
Since 2023, Littelfuse's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 24.68%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, Littelfuse has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.
How does Littelfuse treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Littelfuse reported that 4,543 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 28.41% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (72.77%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Littelfuse has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.