Societe Generale SA

Common Name
Societe Generale
Country
France
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
111,754
Ticker
GLE
Exchange
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Description
Société Générale S.A. is a leading French multinational financial institution and one of Europe’s largest universal banks. Established in 1864 and headquartered in Paris, Société Générale operates thr...

Societe Generale Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Societe Generale 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 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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Insights into Societe Generale's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Societe Generale generated a total of 7,520 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 42.78% of Societe Generale's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57.22% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Societe Generale's Waste Recovery Rate

43%

How much of Societe Generale's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Societe Generale reported a total waste generation of 7,520 metric tonnes, of which 42.78% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Societe Generale is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Societe Generale reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Societe Generale's total waste generation decreased by 48.65%, including a further 4.97% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Societe Generale's waste recovery rate declined by 25.7%, with a further 1.42% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, while Societe Generale has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.

Societe Generale’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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