Marfrig Global Foods SA
Marfrig Global Foods Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Marfrig Global Foods 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 Marfrig Global Foods's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Marfrig Global Foods generated a total of 200,128 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 64.63% of Marfrig Global Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 8.15% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Marfrig Global Foods's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Marfrig Global Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Marfrig Global Foods reported a total waste generation of 200,128 metric tonnes, of which 64.63% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Marfrig Global Foods is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Marfrig Global Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Marfrig Global Foods's total waste generation decreased by 8.75%, yet rose by 14.07% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Marfrig Global Foods's waste recovery rate declined by 6.88%, yet improved by 5.46% in 2024, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Marfrig Global Foods’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.
Marfrig Global Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Marfrig Global Foods’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Marfrig Global Foods generated a total of 200,128 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.09% of Marfrig Global Foods'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. 99.91% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Marfrig Global Foods’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Marfrig Global Foods reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Marfrig Global Foods's total waste generation fell by 8.75%, but rose by 14.07% in 2024 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 17.69%, yet rose by 21.12% in 2024, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Marfrig Global Foods had improved its waste performance over time, but a recent rise in both waste output and hazardousness may reflect operational volatility or a drift from previously effective strategies.
How does Marfrig Global Foods treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Marfrig Global Foods reported that 181 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.09% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 38.12% 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.