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Southern Sun Ltd

Common Name
Southern Sun
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Lodging
Employees
5,435
Ticker
SSU
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Southern Sun Ltd. is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, primarily focused on the development and management of hotel properties across various regions. The company is renowned for its qua...

Southern Sun's Waste Data Preview

In 2026, Southern Sun 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)2026202520242023-2019
Total Waste Generated
4,507a
3,502a
2,995c
Total Waste Recovered
3,244a
1,469b
N/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
9a
2b
3c
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
N/AN/AN/A
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a. Southern Sun's Integrated Report 2026
b. Southern Sun's Integrated Report 2025
c. Southern Sun's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Southern Sun's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2026, Southern Sun generated a total of 4,507metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 71.98% of Southern Sun's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 28.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Southern Sun's Waste Recovery Rate

72%

How much of Southern Sun's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2026, Southern Sun reported a total waste generation of 4,507 metric tonnes, of which 71.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Southern Sun is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Southern Sun reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Southern Sun's total waste generation increased by 50.48%, including a 28.7%increase in 2026, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.abc

Over the same period, Southern Sun's waste recovery rate increased by 71.59%.abc

Southern Sun’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2025202601.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Southern Sun’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2026, Southern Sun generated a total of 4,507 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 0.2% of Southern Sun'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.99.8% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Southern Sun’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20242025202601.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Southern Sun reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2024, Southern Sun's total waste generation increased by 50.48%, including a 28.7% rise in 2026, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.ac

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Southern Sun's total output increased by 99.36%, including a further 249.66% rise in 2026, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.bc

Overall, Southern Sun has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.ac

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