SIG Group AG
SIG Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, SIG Group 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 SIG Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, SIG Group generated a total of 80,445 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.71% of SIG Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.77% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 6.52% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
SIG Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SIG Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, SIG Group reported a total waste generation of 80,445 metric tonnes, of which 92.71% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that SIG Group has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Insights into SIG Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, SIG Group generated a total of 80,445 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.16% of SIG Group'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. 97.84% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
How does SIG Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, SIG Group reported that 1,735 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.16% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (92.39%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that SIG Group has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.