Lotte Chemical Corp
Lotte Chemical Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Lotte Chemical 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 Lotte Chemical's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Lotte Chemical generated a total of 105,431 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.95% of Lotte Chemical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Lotte Chemical's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Lotte Chemical's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Lotte Chemical reported a total waste generation of 105,431 metric tonnes, of which 85.95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Lotte Chemical has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Lotte Chemical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Lotte Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 9.93%, including a further 5.68% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Lotte Chemical's waste recovery rate increased by 7.36%, including a 1.84% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Lotte Chemical has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Lotte Chemical’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Lotte Chemical’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Lotte Chemical generated a total of 105,431 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.87% of Lotte Chemical'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. 64.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Lotte Chemical’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Lotte Chemical reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Lotte Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 9.93%, with an additional 5.68% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Lotte Chemical's total output increased by 11.04%, including a further 2.43% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Lotte Chemical'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 Lotte Chemical treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Lotte Chemical reported that 37,820 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 35.87% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (86.62%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Lotte Chemical has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.