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Solvay SA

Common Name
Solvay
Country
Belgium
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
8,400
Ticker
SOLB
Exchange
Euronext Brussels
Description
Solvay SA is a Belgian multinational chemical company headquartered in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels, Belgium. Following its 2023 demerger, it specializes in essential chemistry, focusing on commodity...

Solvay's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Solvay 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)20252024
Total Waste Generated
579,510a
723,562a
Total Waste Recovered
548,768a
688,135a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
50,497a
40,751a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
23,468a
27,585a
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a. Solvay's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into Solvay's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Solvay generated a total of 579,510metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 94.7% of Solvay's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5.3% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Solvay's Waste Recovery Rate

95%

How much of Solvay's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Solvay reported a total waste generation of 579,510 metric tonnes, of which 94.7% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Solvay has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Solvay reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, Solvay's total waste generation has decreased by 19.91%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Solvay's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.a

Solvay’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Solvay’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Solvay generated a total of 579,510 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 8.71% of Solvay'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.91.29% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Solvay’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Solvay reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2025, Solvay's total waste generation has decreased by 19.91%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

a

Overall, Solvay's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a

How does Solvay treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Solvay reported that 50,497 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.71% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (85.6%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Solvay has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Solvay's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(4.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(87.2%)
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