SCG Packaging PCL
SCG Packaging Waste Data Preview
In 2023, SCG Packaging 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 SCG Packaging's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, SCG Packaging generated a total of 1,400,175 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 70.17% of SCG Packaging's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 29.83% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
SCG Packaging's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SCG Packaging's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, SCG Packaging reported a total waste generation of 1,400,175 metric tonnes, of which 70.17% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that SCG Packaging is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has SCG Packaging reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, SCG Packaging's total waste generation increased by 32.6%, but declined by 7.6% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
SCG Packaging’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into SCG Packaging’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, SCG Packaging generated a total of 1,400,175 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.28% of SCG Packaging'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. 93.72% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
SCG Packaging’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SCG Packaging reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, SCG Packaging's total waste generation increased by 32.6%, including a 7.6% 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, the share of hazardous waste in SCG Packaging's total output increased by 3,215.32%, including a further 96.61% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while SCG Packaging has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does SCG Packaging treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, SCG Packaging reported that 87,925 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.28% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (88.61%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that SCG Packaging has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.