Swiss Re AG
Swiss Re's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Swiss Re 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Swiss Re's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Swiss Re generated a total of 987 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 44% of Swiss Re's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 56% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Swiss Re's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Swiss Re's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Swiss Re reported a total waste generation of 987 metric tonnes, of which 44% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Swiss Re is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Swiss Re reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Swiss Re's total waste generation decreased by 46.76%, including a further 14.77% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a
Over the same period, Swiss Re's waste recovery rate declined by 10.2%, yet improved by 4.76% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes. a
Overall, Swiss Re’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Swiss Re’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered