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Sensient Technologies Corp

Common Name
Sensient Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,014
Ticker
SXT
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. The company's key purpose is to provide ingredients that enhance the sensory qualiti...

Sensient Technologies's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Sensient Technologies 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
53,650a
45,775a
47,515a
Total Waste Recovered
37,523a
33,317a
34,421a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
495a
565a
591a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
15,979a
12,235a
12,914a
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a. Sensient Technologies's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Sensient Technologies's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Sensient Technologies generated a total of 53,650metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 69.94% of Sensient Technologies's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Sensient Technologies's Waste Recovery Rate

70%

How much of Sensient Technologies's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Sensient Technologies reported a total waste generation of 53,650 metric tonnes, of which 69.94% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sensient Technologies is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Sensient Technologies reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2022, Sensient Technologies's total waste generation increased by 31.84%, including a 17.2%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a

Over the same period, Sensient Technologies's waste recovery rate increased by 9.39%, but declined by 3.91% in 2025, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a

Overall, Sensient Technologies’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.

Sensient Technologies’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Sensient Technologies’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Sensient Technologies generated a total of 53,650 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 0.92% of Sensient Technologies'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.99.08% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Sensient Technologies’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Sensient Technologies reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2022, Sensient Technologies's total waste generation increased by 31.84%, including a 17.2% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a

Over the same period, Sensient Technologies reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 32.96%, with a further 25.25% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a

Overall, Sensient Technologies is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a

How does Sensient Technologies treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Sensient Technologies reported that 495 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.92% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (69.9%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Sensient Technologies has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(29.8%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(69.3%)
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