Minerva SA

Common Name
Minerva
Country
Brazil
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
30,000
Ticker
BEEF3
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Description
Minerva S.A. is a leading producer and distributor of beef and other protein products, operating extensively across South America. The company focuses primarily on the export and processing of chilled...

Minerva Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Minerva 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
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Insights into Minerva's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Minerva generated a total of 136,919 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 78.25% of Minerva's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 21.75% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a

Minerva's Waste Recovery Rate

78%

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

In 2023, Minerva reported a total waste generation of 136,919 metric tonnes, of which 78.25% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Minerva has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a

Has Minerva reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Minerva's total waste generation increased by 32.85%, but declined by 7.48% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies. a

Over the same period, Minerva's waste recovery rate increased by 20.33%, including a 15.23% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a

Overall, while Minerva has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.

Minerva’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Minerva’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Minerva generated a total of 136,919 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 0.1% of Minerva'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. 99.9% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a

Minerva’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Minerva reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Minerva's total waste generation increased by 32.85%, including a 7.48% 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. a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Minerva's total output increased by 231.86%, including a further 4.46% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a

Overall, while Minerva has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements. a

How does Minerva treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Minerva reported that 140 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.1% of its overall waste generation. a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 20.43% 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. a

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(21.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(78.2%)
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