Tenaris SA
Tenaris Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Tenaris 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.
| 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Tenaris's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Tenaris generated a total of 275,409 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 90.9% of Tenaris's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Tenaris's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Tenaris's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Tenaris reported a total waste generation of 275,409 metric tonnes, of which 90.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Tenaris has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a
Has Tenaris reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Tenaris's total waste generation increased by 39.4%, but declined by 10.93% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies. a
Over the same period, Tenaris's waste recovery rate declined by 2.78%, yet improved by 1.91% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes. a
Overall, Tenaris’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.
Tenaris’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Tenaris’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Tenaris generated a total of 275,409 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 44.46% of Tenaris'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. 55.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Tenaris’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Tenaris reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Tenaris's total waste generation increased by 39.4%, including a 10.93% 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. a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Tenaris's total output increased by 10.5%, including a further 16.56% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a
Overall, while Tenaris has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements. a