Medtronic PLC

Common Name
Medtronic
Country
Ireland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices
Employees
95,000
Ticker
MDT
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Medtronic plc is a leading global healthcare technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells innovative medical devices and therapies used in various medical procedures. The primary function ...

Medtronic Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Medtronic 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 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 Medtronic's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Medtronic generated a total of 29,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 58.62% of Medtronic's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 41.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Medtronic's Waste Recovery Rate

59%

How much of Medtronic's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Medtronic reported a total waste generation of 29,000 metric tonnes, of which 58.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Medtronic is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Medtronic reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Medtronic's total waste generation decreased by 9.38%, yet rose by 3.57% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.

Over the same period, Medtronic's waste recovery rate increased by 10.34%, including a 2.59% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Medtronic has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.

Medtronic’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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