SSAB AB
SSAB Waste Data Preview
In 2023, SSAB 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 SSAB's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, SSAB generated a total of 4,552,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 90.42% of SSAB's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 3.56% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
SSAB's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SSAB's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, SSAB reported a total waste generation of 4,552,000 metric tonnes, of which 90.42% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that SSAB has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has SSAB reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, SSAB's total waste generation decreased by 6.22%, yet rose by 10.35% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, SSAB's waste recovery rate increased by 11.28%, including a 19.36% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, SSAB has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
SSAB’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into SSAB’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, SSAB generated a total of 4,552,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.5% of SSAB'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. 1.34% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 96.16% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
SSAB’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SSAB reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, SSAB's total waste generation fell by 6.22%, but rose by 10.35% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in SSAB's total output increased by 133.78%, including a further 115.22% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, SSAB had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.