Posco Holdings Inc
Posco Holdings Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Posco Holdings 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 Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Posco Holdings generated a total of 21,850,026 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 98.53% of Posco Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.47% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Posco Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Posco Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Posco Holdings reported a total waste generation of 21,850,026 metric tonnes, of which 98.53% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Posco Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Posco Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Posco Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 9.37%, yet rose by 1.94% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Posco Holdings'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 Holdingsās 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 Holdingsās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Posco Holdingsās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Posco Holdings generated a total of 21,850,026 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.92% of Posco Holdings'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. 97.08% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Posco Holdingsās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Posco Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Posco Holdings's total waste generation fell by 9.37%, but rose by 1.94% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Posco Holdings's total output increased by 26.13%, including a further 17.98% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Posco Holdings had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.
How does Posco Holdings treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Posco Holdings reported that 638,574 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.92% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (88.23%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Posco Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.