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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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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
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