United Breweries Ltd
United Breweries Waste Data Preview
In 2023, United Breweries 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Breweries's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, United Breweries generated a total of 249,532 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 95.19% of United Breweries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
United Breweries's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of United Breweries's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, United Breweries reported a total waste generation of 249,532 metric tonnes, of which 95.19% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that United Breweries has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has United Breweries reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, United Breweries's total waste generation has increased by 50.09%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, United Breweries's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.
United Breweries’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into United Breweries’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, United Breweries generated a total of 249,532 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.33% of United Breweries'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. 96.67% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
United Breweries’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How United Breweries reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, United Breweries's total waste generation has increased by 50.09%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2023, United Breweries's hazardous waste generation has increased by 5.27%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, United Breweries'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.