Smiths Group PLC
Smiths Group Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Smiths 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 Smiths Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Smiths Group generated a total of 13,792 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 69.65% of Smiths Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.15% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Smiths Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Smiths Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Smiths Group reported a total waste generation of 13,792 metric tonnes, of which 69.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Smiths Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Smiths Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2024, Smiths Group's total waste generation has increased by 5.11%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Smiths Group's waste recovery rate increased by 1.37%.
Smiths Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Smiths Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Smiths Group generated a total of 13,792 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 9.67% of Smiths 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. 90.33% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Smiths Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Smiths Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2024, Smiths Group's total waste generation has increased by 5.11%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2024, Smiths Group's hazardous waste generation has increased by 8.85%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Smiths Group has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.
How does Smiths Group treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Smiths Group reported that 1,333 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 9.67% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (77.19%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Smiths Group has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.