Orbia Advance Corporation SAB de CV

Common Name
Orbia Advance
Country
Mexico
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
23,240
Ticker
ORBIA*
Exchange
BOLSA MEXICANA DE VALORES
Description
Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. is a global leader in the production and supply of innovative solutions across several pivotal sectors. As a multinational company based in Mexico City, Orbia ...

Orbia Advance Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Orbia Advance 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Orbia Advance's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Orbia Advance generated a total of 72,793 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 72% of Orbia Advance's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 28% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Orbia Advance's Waste Recovery Rate

72%

How much of Orbia Advance's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Orbia Advance reported a total waste generation of 72,793 metric tonnes, of which 72% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Orbia Advance is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Orbia Advance reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Orbia Advance's total waste generation increased by 16.4%, including a 9.29% 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, Orbia Advance's waste recovery rate increased by 30.91%, including a 18.03% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Orbia Advance 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.

Orbia Advance’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Orbia Advance’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Orbia Advance generated a total of 72,793 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.57% of Orbia Advance'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. 79.56% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 12.87% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Orbia Advance’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Orbia Advance reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Orbia Advance's total waste generation increased by 16.4%, including a 9.29% 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, Orbia Advance reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 19.46%, with a further 7.96% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Orbia Advance 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.

How does Orbia Advance treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Orbia Advance reported that 5,508 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.57% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (83%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Orbia Advance has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Orbia Advance's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.2%)Total Non-HazardousWaste Generated(91.3%)
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