Swire Pacific Ltd

Common Name
Swire Pacific
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
87,000
Ticker
19
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
Swire Pacific Limited engages in the property, aviation, beverages, marine, and trading and industrial businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, rest of Asia, the United States, and internation...

Swire Pacific Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Swire Pacific 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Swire Pacific's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Swire Pacific generated a total of 91,116 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 64.42% of Swire Pacific's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.58% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Swire Pacific's Waste Recovery Rate

64%

How much of Swire Pacific's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Swire Pacific reported a total waste generation of 91,116 metric tonnes, of which 64.42% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Swire Pacific is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Swire Pacific reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Swire Pacific's total waste generation has increased by 37%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Swire Pacific’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Swire Pacific’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Swire Pacific generated a total of 91,116 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 13.87% of Swire Pacific'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. 86.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Swire Pacific’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Swire Pacific reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Swire Pacific's total waste generation has increased by 37%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Overall, Swire Pacific'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.

How does Swire Pacific treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Swire Pacific reported that 12,639 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 13.87% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (84.33%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Swire Pacific has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

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

Hazardous WasteRecovered(11.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(33.4%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(52.7%)
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