PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, PETRONAS Chemicals Group 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) | 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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Insights into PETRONAS Chemicals Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, PETRONAS Chemicals Group generated a total of 80,719 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 29.97% of PETRONAS Chemicals Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 67.77% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 2.27% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
PETRONAS Chemicals Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of PETRONAS Chemicals Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, PETRONAS Chemicals Group reported a total waste generation of 80,719 metric tonnes, of which 29.97% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that PETRONAS Chemicals Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has PETRONAS Chemicals Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, PETRONAS Chemicals Group's total waste generation decreased by 16.7%, including a further 9.17% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, PETRONAS Chemicals Group's waste recovery rate increased by 42.35%, including a 13.81% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, PETRONAS Chemicals Group 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.
PETRONAS Chemicals Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into PETRONAS Chemicals Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, PETRONAS Chemicals Group generated a total of 80,719 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.85% of PETRONAS Chemicals Group'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. 0.15% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
PETRONAS Chemicals Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How PETRONAS Chemicals Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, PETRONAS Chemicals Group's total waste generation decreased by 16.7%, with an additional 9.17% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, PETRONAS Chemicals Group's hazardous waste share remained stable both over the long term and in 2023, reflecting consistent but static performance in managing hazardous materials.
Overall, PETRONAS Chemicals Group has successfully reduced waste output over time, but has not significantly altered the hazardous composition of its waste stream, suggesting that deeper process changes may still be needed.
How does PETRONAS Chemicals Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, PETRONAS Chemicals Group reported that 80,600 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 99.85% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 30.01% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.