In 2023, SKC 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 2023, SKC generated a total of 15,600 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 23.61% of SKC'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. 71.75% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 4.64% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized. a
Since 2021, SKC's total waste generation decreased by 52.71%, with an additional 30.4% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source. a
Over the same period, SKC saw a long-term increase of 2.72% in hazardous waste share, but a 37.08% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls. a
Overall, while SKC is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream. a