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Stora Enso Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Stora Enso 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 Stora Enso's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Stora Enso generated a total of 32,800,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.31% of Stora Enso's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 99.26% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Stora Enso's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Stora Enso's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Stora Enso reported a total waste generation of 32,800,000 metric tonnes, of which 0.31% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Stora Enso may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Stora Enso reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Stora Enso's total waste generation decreased by 20.19%, including a further 19.8% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Stora Enso's waste recovery rate increased by 369.55%, including a 308.48% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Stora Enso has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Stora Enso’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Stora Enso’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Stora Enso generated a total of 32,800,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.05% of Stora Enso'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. 99.95% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Stora Enso’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Stora Enso reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Stora Enso's total waste generation decreased by 20.19%, with an additional 19.8% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Stora Enso's total output increased by 9.25%, including a further 48.37% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Stora Enso'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.