Seagate Technology Holdings PLC
Seagate Technology Holdings Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Seagate Technology Holdings 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 |
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Insights into Seagate Technology Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Seagate Technology Holdings generated a total of 18,578 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.55% of Seagate Technology Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.45% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Seagate Technology Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Seagate Technology Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Seagate Technology Holdings reported a total waste generation of 18,578 metric tonnes, of which 87.55% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Seagate Technology Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Seagate Technology Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Seagate Technology Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 38.09%, including a further 41.8% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Seagate Technology Holdingsās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Seagate Technology Holdingsās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Seagate Technology Holdings generated a total of 18,578 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 24.47% of Seagate Technology Holdings'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. 75.53% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Seagate Technology Holdingsās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Seagate Technology Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Seagate Technology Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 38.09%, with an additional 41.8% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 22.42%, yet rose by 71.68% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Seagate Technology Holdings'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 Seagate Technology Holdings treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Seagate Technology Holdings reported that 4,546 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 24.47% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (80%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Seagate Technology Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.