SGS SA
SGS's Waste Data Preview
In 2024, SGS 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SGS's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, SGS generated a total of 85,139 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 28.96% of SGS's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 71.04% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
SGS's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SGS's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, SGS reported a total waste generation of 85,139 metric tonnes, of which 28.96% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that SGS is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has SGS reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, SGS's total waste generation increased by 30.58%, including a 21.03% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices. a b
Over the same period, SGS's waste recovery rate declined by 9.61%, with a further 9.92% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a b
Overall, SGS is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
SGS’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into SGS’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, SGS generated a total of 85,139 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 28.48% of SGS'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. 71.52% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
SGS’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SGS reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, SGS's total waste generation increased by 30.58%, including a 21.03% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems. a b
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in SGS's total output increased by 38.83%, including a further 33.41% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a b
Overall, SGS has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies. a b
How does SGS treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, SGS reported that 24,251 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 28.48% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 21.24% 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. a