Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum 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 Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum generated a total of 48 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 38.36% of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 4.19% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reported a total waste generation of 48 metric tonnes, of which 38.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Swedish Orphan Biovitrum is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's total waste generation increased by 22.31%, but declined by 9.66% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's waste recovery rate increased by 28.99%, including a 26.6% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Swedish Orphan Biovitrum has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Swedish Orphan Biovitrum’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum generated a total of 48 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 34.59% of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum'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. 65.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's total waste generation increased by 22.31%, including a 9.66% 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, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 3.64%, with a further 10.91% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.
How does Swedish Orphan Biovitrum treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum reported that 17 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 34.59% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (67.88%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Swedish Orphan Biovitrum has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.