In 2025, RCL Foods 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,364,009a | 1,678,449a | 1,805,620a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 1,201,055a | 1,406,241.13a | 1,583,768a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,728.03a | 501.13a | 375a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 161,258a | 271,707a | 221,477a |
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In 2025, RCL Foods generated a total of 1,364,009metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 88.05% of RCL Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.95% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, RCL Foods reported a total waste generation of 1,364,009 metric tonnes, of which 88.05% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that RCL Foods has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, RCL Foods's total waste generation decreased by 24.46%, including a further 18.73% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, RCL Foods's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 5.1% in 2025, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.a
Overall, RCL Foods’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.
In 2025, RCL Foods generated a total of 1,364,009 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.13% of RCL Foods'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.99.87% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, RCL Foods's total waste generation decreased by 24.46%, with an additional 18.73% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in RCL Foods's total output increased by 510%, including a further 324.32% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, RCL Foods'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.a
In 2025, RCL Foods reported that 1,728 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.13% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 1.85% 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 RCL Foods’s current hazardous waste practices.a