PTT Global Chemical PCL

Common Name
PTT Global Chemical
Country
Thailand
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
11,518
Ticker
PTTGC
Exchange
STOCK EXCHANGE OF THAILAND
Description
Ptt Global Chemical Public Company Limited is a prominent Thai entity in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector. Serving as a crucial component in the integrated petroleum and petrochemical business,...

PTT Global Chemical Waste Data Preview

In 2023, PTT Global Chemical 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 Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into PTT Global Chemical's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, PTT Global Chemical generated a total of 129,757 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 26.83% of PTT Global Chemical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 73.17% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

PTT Global Chemical's Waste Recovery Rate

27%

How much of PTT Global Chemical's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, PTT Global Chemical reported a total waste generation of 129,757 metric tonnes, of which 26.83% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that PTT Global Chemical is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has PTT Global Chemical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, PTT Global Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 16.63%, including a further 28.34% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, PTT Global Chemical's waste recovery rate increased by 55.42%, including a 7.55% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, PTT Global Chemical 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.

PTT Global Chemical’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into PTT Global Chemical’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, PTT Global Chemical generated a total of 129,757 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 69.75% of PTT Global Chemical'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. 30.25% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

PTT Global Chemical’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How PTT Global Chemical reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, PTT Global Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 16.63%, with an additional 28.34% 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 PTT Global Chemical's total output increased by 93.39%, including a further 26.84% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, PTT Global Chemical'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 PTT Global Chemical treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, PTT Global Chemical reported that 90,503 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 69.75% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 8.24% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with PTT Global Chemical’s current hazardous waste practices.

Breakdown of PTT Global Chemical's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(64.0%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(5.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(9.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(21.1%)
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