Roche Holding AG

Common Name
Roche Holding
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
103,613
Ticker
ROG
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Roche Holding AG is a prominent healthcare company specializing in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche operates globally with a strong focus on providing medica...

Roche Holding Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Roche Holding 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Roche Holding’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Roche Holding generated a total of 27,589 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 61.8% of Roche Holding'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. 38.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Roche Holding’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202020212022202307 k14 k21 k28 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Roche Holding reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Roche Holding's total waste generation increased by 12.74%, including a 16.54% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 13.44%, while holding steady in 2023, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.

Overall, Roche Holding'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.

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