Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
This table provides a simplified preview of selected waste data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures and structure, create a free account to purchase the full dataset.
Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams generated a total of 333,200 metric tonnes of waste.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.