Silgan Holdings Inc

Common Name
Silgan Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
Employees
17,315
Ticker
SLGN
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Silgan Holdings Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions, serving the consumer goods industry globally. The company primarily produces metal containers for food, plastic containers ...

Silgan Holdings's Waste Data Preview

In 2021, Silgan Holdings 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
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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a. Silgan Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Silgan Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Silgan Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2021, Silgan Holdings generated a total of 3,696 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 54% of Silgan Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a

Silgan Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate

54%

How much of Silgan Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2021, Silgan Holdings reported a total waste generation of 3,696 metric tonnes, of which 54% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Silgan Holdings is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a

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