Sunny Optical Technology Group Co Ltd

Common Name
Sunny Optical
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
31,015
Ticker
2382
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in optical components and products. The company's core offerings include multi-element lenses, camera modules, a...

Sunny Optical Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Sunny Optical 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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Insights into Sunny Optical's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Sunny Optical generated a total of 7,291 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 53.9% of Sunny Optical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 46.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Sunny Optical's Waste Recovery Rate

54%

How much of Sunny Optical's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Sunny Optical reported a total waste generation of 7,291 metric tonnes, of which 53.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sunny Optical is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Sunny Optical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Sunny Optical's total waste generation decreased by 14.62%, including a further 17.08% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Sunny Optical's waste recovery rate increased by 26.08%, including a 29.9% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Sunny Optical 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.

Sunny Optical’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Sunny Optical’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Sunny Optical generated a total of 7,291 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.28% of Sunny Optical'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. 98.72% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Sunny Optical’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Sunny Optical reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Sunny Optical's total waste generation decreased by 14.62%, with an additional 17.08% 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 Sunny Optical's total output increased by 133.75%, including a further 29.22% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Sunny Optical'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.

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