SGL Carbon SE
SGL Carbon Waste Data Preview
In 2023, SGL Carbon 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 SGL Carbon’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, SGL Carbon generated a total of 26,500 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 12.83% of SGL Carbon'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. 87.17% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
SGL Carbon’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SGL Carbon reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, SGL Carbon's total waste generation has increased by 6.85%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2023, SGL Carbon's hazardous waste generation has increased by 11.61%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, SGL Carbon'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.