Swiss Steel Holding AG
Swiss Steel Holding Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Swiss Steel Holding 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 Swiss Steel Holding's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Swiss Steel Holding generated a total of 355,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.32% of Swiss Steel Holding's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 52.68% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Swiss Steel Holding's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Swiss Steel Holding's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Swiss Steel Holding reported a total waste generation of 355,000 metric tonnes, of which 47.32% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Swiss Steel Holding is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Swiss Steel Holding reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Swiss Steel Holding's total waste generation decreased by 32.12%, including a further 22.49% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Swiss Steel Holding's waste recovery rate declined by 5.17%, yet improved by 3.21% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Swiss Steel Holding’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 Steel Holding’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Swiss Steel Holding’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Swiss Steel Holding generated a total of 355,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 14.08% of Swiss Steel Holding'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. 85.92% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Swiss Steel Holding’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Swiss Steel Holding reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Swiss Steel Holding's total waste generation decreased by 32.12%, with an additional 22.49% 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 Swiss Steel Holding's total output increased by 13.33%, including a further 24.05% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Swiss Steel Holding'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 Swiss Steel Holding treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Swiss Steel Holding reported that 50,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 14.08% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (58%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Swiss Steel Holding has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.