Solvay SA
Solvay Waste Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 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 Solvay's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Solvay generated a total of 1,823,200 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 98.76% of Solvay's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.24% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Solvay's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Solvay's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Solvay reported a total waste generation of 1,823,200 metric tonnes, of which 98.76% 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.
Has Solvay reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Solvay's total waste generation has decreased by 12.98%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, Solvay's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.
Solvay’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Solvay’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Solvay generated a total of 1,823,200 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.44% 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. 74.87% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 23.69% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Solvay’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Solvay reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Solvay's total waste generation has decreased by 12.98%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Since 2023, Solvay's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 14.46%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, Solvay has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.
How does Solvay treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Solvay reported that 26,200 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.44% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (80.15%) 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.