Sartorius AG

Common Name
Sartorius
Country
Germany
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Employees
13,573
Ticker
SRT
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Sartorius AG is a prominent global provider in the field of laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment. Recognized especially for its expertise in providing cutting-edge solutions for the biopharmaceutic...

Sartorius Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Sartorius 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Sartorius's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Sartorius generated a total of 10,005 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 46.25% of Sartorius's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 53.75% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Sartorius's Waste Recovery Rate

46%

How much of Sartorius's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Sartorius reported a total waste generation of 10,005 metric tonnes, of which 46.25% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sartorius is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Sartorius reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Sartorius's total waste generation has decreased by 46.59%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Over the same period, Sartorius's waste recovery rate increased by 57.46%.

Sartorius’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2022202305 k10 k15 k20 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Sartorius’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Sartorius generated a total of 10,005 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 21.21% of Sartorius'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. 78.79% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Sartorius’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2022202305 k10 k15 k20 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Sartorius reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Sartorius's total waste generation has decreased by 46.59%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.

Overall, Sartorius'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 Sartorius treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Sartorius reported that 2,122 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 21.21% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 19.27% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.

Breakdown of Sartorius's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(17.1%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(4.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(36.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(42.2%)
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