Samsung SDI Co Ltd
Samsung SDI Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Samsung SDI 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 SDI's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Samsung SDI generated a total of 175,116 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 94.71% of Samsung SDI's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.84% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.45% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Samsung SDI's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Samsung SDI's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Samsung SDI reported a total waste generation of 175,116 metric tonnes, of which 94.71% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Samsung SDI has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Samsung SDI reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Samsung SDI's total waste generation has remained relatively stable with no meaningful fluctuations over time, indicating consistency in waste generation practices.
Over the same period, Samsung SDI's waste recovery rate increased by 3.38%, including a 1.74% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Samsung SDI’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Samsung SDI’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Samsung SDI’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Samsung SDI generated a total of 175,116 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 51.55% of Samsung SDI'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. 48.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Samsung SDI’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Samsung SDI reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Samsung SDI's total waste generation has shown no significant variation, indicating consistent waste generation patterns with limited progress on reduction initiatives.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Samsung SDI's total output increased by 4.22%, including a further 6.77% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Samsung SDI'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.
How does Samsung SDI treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Samsung SDI reported that 90,266 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 51.55% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (94.99%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Samsung SDI has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.