Samsung C&T Corp
Samsung C&T Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung C&T 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 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 Samsung C&T's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Samsung C&T generated a total of 1,666,556 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 49.3% of Samsung C&T's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 50.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Samsung C&T's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Samsung C&T's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported a total waste generation of 1,666,556 metric tonnes, of which 49.3% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Samsung C&T is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Samsung C&T reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Samsung C&T's total waste generation increased by 2.46%, including a 12.17% 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, Samsung C&T's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Samsung C&T's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.
Samsung C&T’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Samsung C&T’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Samsung C&T generated a total of 1,666,556 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.19% of Samsung C&T'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. 26.78% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 73.03% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Samsung C&T’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Samsung C&T reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Samsung C&T's total waste generation increased by 2.46%, including a 12.17% 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, Samsung C&T reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 54.3%, with a further 7.79% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Samsung C&T 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.
How does Samsung C&T treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Samsung C&T reported that 3,132 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.19% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 5.84% 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 Samsung C&T’s current hazardous waste practices.