OC Oerlikon Corporation AG Pfaeffikon
Oerlikon Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Oerlikon 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.
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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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Insights into Oerlikon's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Oerlikon generated a total of 22,974 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 72.55% of Oerlikon's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.45% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Oerlikon's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Oerlikon's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Oerlikon reported a total waste generation of 22,974 metric tonnes, of which 72.55% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Oerlikon is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Oerlikon reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Oerlikon's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 1.99% in 2023 , which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation.
Over the same period, Oerlikon's waste recovery rate increased by 24.92%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Oerlikon’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Oerlikon’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Oerlikon’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Oerlikon generated a total of 22,974 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 50% of Oerlikon'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. 50% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Oerlikon’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Oerlikon reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Oerlikon's total waste generation remained largely unchanged, but decreased by 1.99% in 2023 , which could signal the early stages of a reduction strategy.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 1.3%, yet rose by 14.44% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Oerlikon'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 Oerlikon treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Oerlikon reported that 11,486 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 50% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (73.34%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Oerlikon has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.