In 2023, MSC Industrial Direct 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 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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In 2023, MSC Industrial Direct generated a total of 16,455 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 94.64% of MSC Industrial Direct's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5.36% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, MSC Industrial Direct reported a total waste generation of 16,455 metric tonnes, of which 94.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that MSC Industrial Direct has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2021, MSC Industrial Direct's total waste generation increased by 710.32%, including a 653.72% 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, MSC Industrial Direct's waste recovery rate increased by 45.79%, including a 56.41% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, MSC Industrial Direct 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.
In 2023, MSC Industrial Direct generated a total of 16,455 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.72% of MSC Industrial Direct'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. 8.92% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 5.36% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Since 2021, MSC Industrial Direct's total waste generation increased by 710.32%, including a 653.72% 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.
Overall, MSC Industrial Direct'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.