Unipar Carbocloro SA

Common Name
Unipar Carbocloro
Country
Brazil
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
1,400
Ticker
UNIP6
Exchange
B3 S.A.
Website
unipar.com
Description
Unipar Carbocloro S.A. Preferred B is a type of equity security representing ownership in Unipar Carbocloro S.A., a leading chemical company in Brazil. This preferred stock, specifically the B series,...

Unipar Carbocloro Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Unipar Carbocloro 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Unipar Carbocloro's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Unipar Carbocloro generated a total of 22,501 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.15% of Unipar Carbocloro's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 92.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Unipar Carbocloro's Waste Recovery Rate

7%

How much of Unipar Carbocloro's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Unipar Carbocloro reported a total waste generation of 22,501 metric tonnes, of which 7.15% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Unipar Carbocloro may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.

Has Unipar Carbocloro reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Unipar Carbocloro's total waste generation decreased by 6.09%, including a further 7.42% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Unipar Carbocloro's waste recovery rate increased by 16.09%, including a 23.22% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Unipar Carbocloro has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.

Unipar Carbocloro’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Unipar Carbocloro’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Unipar Carbocloro generated a total of 22,501 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 69.57% of Unipar Carbocloro'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. 30.43% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Unipar Carbocloro’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Unipar Carbocloro reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Unipar Carbocloro's total waste generation decreased by 6.09%, with an additional 7.42% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, Unipar Carbocloro saw a long-term increase of 1.83% in hazardous waste share, but a 6% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.

Overall, while Unipar Carbocloro is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.

How does Unipar Carbocloro treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Unipar Carbocloro reported that 15,654 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 69.57% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 0.54% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Unipar Carbocloro’s current hazardous waste practices.

Breakdown of Unipar Carbocloro's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(69.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(23.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(6.8%)
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