Polaris Inc
Polaris Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Polaris 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 Polaris's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Polaris generated a total of 45,865 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 79% of Polaris's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 21% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Polaris's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Polaris's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Polaris reported a total waste generation of 45,865 metric tonnes, of which 79% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Polaris has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Polaris reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Polaris's total waste generation decreased by 1.75%, including a further 2.45% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Polaris's waste recovery rate increased by 8.22%, including a 8.22% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Polaris 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.
Polaris’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Polaris’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Polaris generated a total of 45,865 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.92% of Polaris'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. 18.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 78.63% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Polaris’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Polaris reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Polaris's total waste generation decreased by 1.75%, with an additional 2.45% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Polaris maintained relatively stable levels of hazardous waste in the long run, but saw a 11.75% drop in 2023, potentially signaling the beginning of a positive downward trend.
Overall, Polaris's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.