Philip Morris International Inc
Philip Morris International Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Philip Morris International 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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Insights into Philip Morris International's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Philip Morris International generated a total of 127,493 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 84.9% of Philip Morris International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 15.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Philip Morris International's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Philip Morris International's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Philip Morris International reported a total waste generation of 127,493 metric tonnes, of which 84.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Philip Morris International has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Philip Morris International reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Philip Morris International's total waste generation increased by 11.79%, including a 6.96% 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, Philip Morris International's waste recovery rate declined by 2.75%, with a further 2.3% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Philip Morris International is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Philip Morris International’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Philip Morris International’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Philip Morris International generated a total of 127,493 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.75% of Philip Morris International'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. 98.25% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Philip Morris International’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Philip Morris International reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Philip Morris International's total waste generation increased by 11.79%, including a 6.96% 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, the share of hazardous waste in Philip Morris International's total output increased by 88.55%, including a further 22.67% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Philip Morris International has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.
How does Philip Morris International treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Philip Morris International reported that 2,228 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.75% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (71.24%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Philip Morris International has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.