Uni-President Enterprises Corp

Common Name
Uni-President Enterprises
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
N/A
Ticker
1216
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Uni-President Enterprises Corporation is a prominent conglomerate based in Taiwan, with a diverse portfolio primarily focused on food manufacturing and retail. Established in 1967, the company has bec...

Uni-President Enterprises Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Uni-President Enterprises 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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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Uni-President Enterprises's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Uni-President Enterprises generated a total of 40,959 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 95.64% of Uni-President Enterprises's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.36% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Uni-President Enterprises's Waste Recovery Rate

96%

How much of Uni-President Enterprises's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Uni-President Enterprises reported a total waste generation of 40,959 metric tonnes, of which 95.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Uni-President Enterprises has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Uni-President Enterprises reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Uni-President Enterprises's total waste generation increased by 14.56%, including a 12.51% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Uni-President Enterprises's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.

Overall, Uni-President Enterprises's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.

Uni-President Enterprises’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Uni-President Enterprises’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Uni-President Enterprises generated a total of 40,959 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.01% of Uni-President Enterprises'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. 99.99% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Uni-President Enterprises’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Uni-President Enterprises reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Uni-President Enterprises's total waste generation increased by 14.56%, including a 12.51% 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, Uni-President Enterprises reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 29%, with a further 4.04% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Uni-President Enterprises is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.

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