Orkla ASA

Common Name
Orkla
Country
Norway
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
20,471
Ticker
ORK
Exchange
OSLO BORS
Description
Orkla ASA is a leading industrial investment company based in Norway, prominently engaging in branded consumer goods. Its core purpose is to develop robust and sustainable business models primarily fo...

Orkla Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Orkla 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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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Orkla's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Orkla generated a total of 98,282 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 82.37% of Orkla's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Orkla's Waste Recovery Rate

82%

How much of Orkla's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Orkla reported a total waste generation of 98,282 metric tonnes, of which 82.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Orkla has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Orkla reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Orkla's total waste generation decreased by 13.95%, including a further 9.54% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Orkla's waste recovery rate increased by 7.11%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.

Overall, Orkla’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.

Orkla’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Orkla’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Orkla generated a total of 98,282 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.26% of Orkla'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. 99.74% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Orkla’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Orkla reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Orkla's total waste generation decreased by 13.95%, with an additional 9.54% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, Orkla reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 42.99%, with a further 47.26% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Orkla has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.

How does Orkla treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Orkla reported that 260 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.26% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 7.31% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Orkla’s current hazardous waste practices.

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(17.4%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(82.3%)
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