In 2023, St Galler Kantonalbank 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.
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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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In 2023, St Galler Kantonalbank generated a total of 318 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 79.87% of St Galler Kantonalbank's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 20.13% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, St Galler Kantonalbank reported a total waste generation of 318 metric tonnes, of which 79.87% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that St Galler Kantonalbank has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2019, St Galler Kantonalbank's total waste generation increased by 27.2%, including a 51.43% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, St Galler Kantonalbank's waste recovery rate increased by 11.56%, including a 15.68% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, St Galler Kantonalbank has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2023, St Galler Kantonalbank generated a total of 318 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.02% of St Galler Kantonalbank'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. 99.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2019, St Galler Kantonalbank's total waste generation increased by 27.2%, including a 51.43% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, St Galler Kantonalbank saw a long-term increase of 96.54% in hazardous waste share, but a 66.98% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, St Galler Kantonalbank'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.