OCI NV
OCI Waste Data Preview
In 2023, OCI 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into OCI's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, OCI generated a total of 9,359 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 45.85% of OCI's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 54.15% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
OCI's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of OCI's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, OCI reported a total waste generation of 9,359 metric tonnes, of which 45.85% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that OCI is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has OCI reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, OCI's total waste generation decreased by 60.91%, including a further 48.89% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a
Over the same period, OCI's waste recovery rate increased by 190.62%, including a 107.1% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a
Overall, OCI has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
OCI’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into OCI’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, OCI generated a total of 9,359 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 31.41% of OCI'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. 68.59% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
OCI’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How OCI reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, OCI's total waste generation decreased by 60.91%, with an additional 48.89% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source. a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in OCI's total output increased by 131.69%, including a further 85.98% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a
Overall, OCI'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. a
How does OCI treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, OCI reported that 2,940 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 31.41% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority ( 73.78%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that OCI has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams. a