In 2023, Signify 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 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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In 2023, Signify generated a total of 31,860 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 88.32% of Signify's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.68% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Signify reported a total waste generation of 31,860 metric tonnes, of which 88.32% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Signify has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2021, Signify's total waste generation decreased by 27.44%, including a further 24.86% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Signify's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 1.19% in 2023, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, Signify’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2023, Signify generated a total of 31,860 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.24% of Signify'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. 94.76% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, Signify's total waste generation decreased by 27.44%, with an additional 24.86% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Overall, Signify'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.