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Suedzucker AG

Common Name
Suedzucker
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
16,809
Ticker
SZU
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Südzucker AG is a German-based multinational corporation and the parent company of the Südzucker Group, recognized as the world's largest sugar producer, processing around 4.8 million tonnes annually ...

Suedzucker's Waste Data Preview

In 2026, Suedzucker 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)20262025
Total Waste Generated
859,160a
981,019a
Total Waste Recovered
819,720a
922,935a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
2,012a
3,954a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
38,597a
56,279a
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a. Suedzucker's Annual Report 2026

Insights into Suedzucker's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2026, Suedzucker generated a total of 859,160metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 95.41% of Suedzucker's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.59% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Suedzucker's Waste Recovery Rate

95%

How much of Suedzucker's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2026, Suedzucker reported a total waste generation of 859,160 metric tonnes, of which 95.41% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Suedzucker has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Suedzucker reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2026, Suedzucker's total waste generation has decreased by 12.42%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Suedzucker's waste recovery rate increased by 1.41%.a

Suedzucker’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202520260250 k500 k750 k1 Mtonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Suedzucker’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2026, Suedzucker generated a total of 859,160 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 0.23% of Suedzucker'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.99.77% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Suedzucker’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202520260250 k500 k750 k1 Mtonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Radioactive Waste Generated

How Suedzucker reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2026, Suedzucker's total waste generation has decreased by 12.42%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Since 2026, Suedzucker's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 41.9%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.a

Overall, Suedzucker has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.a

How does Suedzucker treat its hazardous waste?

In 2026, Suedzucker reported that 2,012 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.23% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (58.1%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Suedzucker has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Suedzucker's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(4.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(95.3%)
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