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Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams 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 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 Sherwin-Williams's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams generated a total of 333,200metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 41.39% of Sherwin-Williams's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 58.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Sherwin-Williams's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Sherwin-Williams's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported a total waste generation of 333,200 metric tonnes, of which 41.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sherwin-Williams is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Sherwin-Williams's total waste generation decreased by 2.03%, including a further 7.52% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Sherwin-Williams's waste recovery rate increased by 6.31%, including a 7.2% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Sherwin-Williams has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Sherwin-Williams’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Sherwin-Williams’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams generated a total of 333,200 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 19.3% of Sherwin-Williams'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.80.7% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Sherwin-Williams’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Sherwin-Williams reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Sherwin-Williams's total waste generation decreased by 2.03%, with an additional 7.52% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 6.24%, yet rose by 6.8% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.a
Overall, Sherwin-Williams'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.a
How does Sherwin-Williams treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported that 64,300 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 19.3% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 45.1% 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