Rotork PLC

Common Name
Rotork
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
3,493
Ticker
ROR
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Rotork Plc, a UK-based engineering company, specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial valve actuators and flow control products. It plays a pivotal role in providing automated systems th...

Rotork Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Rotork 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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Insights into Rotork's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Rotork generated a total of 2,363 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 83.28% of Rotork's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 16.76% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Rotork's Waste Recovery Rate

83%

How much of Rotork's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Rotork reported a total waste generation of 2,363 metric tonnes, of which 83.28% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Rotork has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Rotork reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Rotork's total waste generation decreased by 7.15%, yet rose by 14.26% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.

Over the same period, Rotork's waste recovery rate increased by 2.2%, including a 3.32% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Rotork has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.

Rotork’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20212022202306501.3 k1.95 k2.6 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Rotork’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Rotork generated a total of 2,363 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.95% of Rotork'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. 98.05% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Rotork’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Rotork reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Rotork's total waste generation fell by 7.15%, but rose by 14.26% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.

Over the same period, Rotork reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 17.43%, with a further 28.11% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Rotork'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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