Mohawk Industries Inc
Mohawk Industries Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Mohawk Industries 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Mohawk Industries's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Mohawk Industries generated a total of 437,629 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 57.81% of Mohawk Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 42.19% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Mohawk Industries's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Mohawk Industries's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Mohawk Industries reported a total waste generation of 437,629 metric tonnes, of which 57.81% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Mohawk Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Mohawk Industries reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Mohawk Industries's total waste generation has decreased by 11.76%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, Mohawk Industries's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.85%.
Mohawk Industries’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Mohawk Industries’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Mohawk Industries generated a total of 437,629 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.73% of Mohawk Industries'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. 95.27% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Mohawk Industries’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Mohawk Industries reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Mohawk Industries's total waste generation has decreased by 11.76%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Overall, Mohawk Industries's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Mohawk Industries treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Mohawk Industries reported that 20,720 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.73% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 2.07% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Mohawk Industries’s current hazardous waste practices.