Lumentum Holdings Inc

Common Name
Lumentum Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Communication Equipment
Employees
7,257
Ticker
LITE
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Lumentum Holdings Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products serving diverse sectors such as telecommunications, data communications, and industrial applications. The...

Lumentum Holdings Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Lumentum Holdings 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Lumentum Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Lumentum Holdings generated a total of 1,885 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 56.33% of Lumentum Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 24.14% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 19.52% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Lumentum Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate

56%

How much of Lumentum Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Lumentum Holdings reported a total waste generation of 1,885 metric tonnes, of which 56.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Lumentum Holdings is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Lumentum Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Lumentum Holdings's total waste generation increased by 55.53%, including a 30.09% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Lumentum Holdings's waste recovery rate increased by 1.45%, including a 6.49% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Lumentum Holdings has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

Lumentum Holdings’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Lumentum Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Lumentum Holdings generated a total of 1,885 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 19.47% of Lumentum Holdings'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. 80.48% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Lumentum Holdings’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Lumentum Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Lumentum Holdings's total waste generation increased by 55.53%, including a 30.09% 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.

Over the same period, Lumentum Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 30.39%, with a further 33.46% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Lumentum Holdings is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.

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