In 2023, RPM International 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 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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In 2023, RPM International generated a total of 77,111 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 18.76% of RPM International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 46.24% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, RPM International reported a total waste generation of 77,111 metric tonnes, of which 18.76% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that RPM International may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Since 2021, RPM International's total waste generation decreased by 7.61%, including a further 5.71% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, RPM International's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.