Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Novo Nordisk 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Novo Nordisk's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Novo Nordisk generated a total of 189,091metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 77.81% of Novo Nordisk's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.19% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Novo Nordisk's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Novo Nordisk's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Novo Nordisk reported a total waste generation of 189,091 metric tonnes, of which 77.81% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Novo Nordisk has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has Novo Nordisk reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Novo Nordisk's total waste generation increased by 4.58%, but declined by 11.43% 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, Novo Nordisk's waste recovery rate declined by 6.98%, with a further 7.19% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, Novo Nordisk has historically generated more waste, and although the most recent figures show a drop in output, declining recovery rates suggest that the company’s waste management systems may be weakening or under-resourced.
Novo Nordisk’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered