Sappi Ltd
Sappi Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Sappi 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 Sappi's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sappi generated a total of 1,432,165 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 74.33% of Sappi's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 25.67% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Sappi's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Sappi's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Sappi reported a total waste generation of 1,432,165 metric tonnes, of which 74.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sappi is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Sappi reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Sappi's total waste generation decreased by 13.3%, including a further 3% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Sappi's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 3.31% in 2023, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, Sappiās 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.
Sappiās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Sappiās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Sappi generated a total of 1,432,165 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.06% of Sappi'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. 99.94% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Sappiās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Sappi reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Sappi's total waste generation decreased by 13.3%, with an additional 3% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Sappi reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 43.41%, with a further 20% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Sappi has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.