LS Electric Co Ltd

Common Name
LS Electric
Country
South Korea
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Employees
3,153
Ticker
010120
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
LS Electric Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the electrical and automation technology industry, based in South Korea. The company specializes in producing and supplying a comprehensive range of elec...

LS Electric Waste Data Preview

In 2023, LS Electric 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into LS Electric's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, LS Electric generated a total of 3,716 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 97.78% of LS Electric's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.22% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

LS Electric's Waste Recovery Rate

98%

How much of LS Electric's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, LS Electric reported a total waste generation of 3,716 metric tonnes, of which 97.78% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that LS Electric has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has LS Electric reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, LS Electric's total waste generation has remained relatively stable with no meaningful fluctuations over time, indicating consistency in waste generation practices.

Over the same period, LS Electric's waste recovery rate increased by 15.4%, including a 5.58% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, LS Electric’s 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.

LS Electric’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20212022202309501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into LS Electric’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, LS Electric generated a total of 3,716 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 2.77% of LS Electric'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. 97.23% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

LS Electric’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How LS Electric reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, LS Electric's total waste generation has shown no significant variation, indicating consistent waste generation patterns with limited progress on reduction initiatives.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 1.07%, yet rose by 24.24% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, LS Electric'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 LS Electric treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, LS Electric reported that 103 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.77% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (56.46%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that LS Electric has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of LS Electric's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(96.2%)
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