Merck & Co Inc
Merck & Co Inc Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Merck & Co Inc 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 Merck & Co Inc's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Merck & Co Inc generated a total of 74,320 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 81.69% of Merck & Co Inc's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.67% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 3.64% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Merck & Co Inc's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Merck & Co Inc's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Merck & Co Inc reported a total waste generation of 74,320 metric tonnes, of which 81.69% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Merck & Co Inc has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Merck & Co Inc reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Merck & Co Inc's total waste generation decreased by 1.56%, including a further 10.82% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Merck & Co Inc's waste recovery rate increased by 17.35%, including a 2.1% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Merck & Co Inc 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.
Merck & Co Inc’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Merck & Co Inc’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Merck & Co Inc generated a total of 74,320 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 53.76% of Merck & Co Inc'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. 46.24% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Merck & Co Inc’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Merck & Co Inc reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Merck & Co Inc's total waste generation decreased by 1.56%, with an additional 10.82% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Merck & Co Inc saw a long-term increase of 2.31% in hazardous waste share, but a 7.7% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while Merck & Co Inc is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.
How does Merck & Co Inc treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Merck & Co Inc reported that 39,957 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 53.76% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (78.96%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Merck & Co Inc has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.