In 2024, Paychex 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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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In 2024, Paychex generated a total of 567 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 26.71% of Paychex's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 73.29% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2024, Paychex reported a total waste generation of 567 metric tonnes, of which 26.71% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Paychex is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2019, Paychex's total waste generation decreased by 73.01%, including a further 36.23% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Paychex's waste recovery rate increased by 221.31%, including a 71.2% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Paychex 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.