MSA Safety Inc
MSA Safety Waste Data Preview
In 2023, MSA Safety 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 MSA Safety's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, MSA Safety generated a total of 2,734 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 55.52% of MSA Safety's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 44.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
MSA Safety's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of MSA Safety's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, MSA Safety reported a total waste generation of 2,734 metric tonnes, of which 55.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that MSA Safety is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has MSA Safety reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, MSA Safety's total waste generation increased by 6.22%, including a 3.99% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, MSA Safety's waste recovery rate increased by 17.53%, including a 7.09% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, MSA Safety has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
MSA Safety’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into MSA Safety’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, MSA Safety generated a total of 2,734 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.19% of MSA Safety'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. 39.28% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 55.52% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
MSA Safety’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How MSA Safety reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, MSA Safety's total waste generation increased by 6.22%, including a 3.99% 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.
Over the same period, MSA Safety reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 8.43%, with a further 12.47% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, MSA Safety is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.