Royal Unibrew A/S
Royal Unibrew Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Royal Unibrew 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Royal Unibrew's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Royal Unibrew generated a total of 16,500 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 91.52% of Royal Unibrew's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.88% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Royal Unibrew's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Royal Unibrew's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Royal Unibrew reported a total waste generation of 16,500 metric tonnes, of which 91.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Royal Unibrew has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Royal Unibrew reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Royal Unibrew's total waste generation increased by 108.86%, including a 38.66% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Royal Unibrew's waste recovery rate increased by 22.54%, including a 3.72% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Royal Unibrew has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Royal Unibrew’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Royal Unibrew’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Royal Unibrew generated a total of 16,500 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.61% of Royal Unibrew'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. 99.39% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Royal Unibrew’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Royal Unibrew reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Royal Unibrew's total waste generation increased by 108.86%, including a 38.66% 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, Royal Unibrew reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 52.12%, with a further 27.88% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Royal Unibrew is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.