Posco Future M Co Ltd
Posco Future M Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Posco Future M 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 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 Posco Future M's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Posco Future M generated a total of 298,756 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.07% of Posco Future M's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.73% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Posco Future M's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Posco Future M's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Posco Future M reported a total waste generation of 298,756 metric tonnes, of which 99.07% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Posco Future M has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Posco Future M reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Posco Future M's total waste generation decreased by 9.14%, including a further 3.98% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Posco Future M's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Posco Future M’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.
Posco Future M’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Posco Future M’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Posco Future M generated a total of 298,756 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.8% of Posco Future M'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. 98.99% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Posco Future M’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Posco Future M reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Posco Future M's total waste generation decreased by 9.14%, with an additional 3.98% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Posco Future M's total output increased by 259.41%, including a further 75.8% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Posco Future M'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.
How does Posco Future M treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Posco Future M reported that 2,405 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.8% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (82.79%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Posco Future M has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.