UnitedHealth Group Inc
UnitedHealth Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, UnitedHealth Group 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 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 UnitedHealth Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, UnitedHealth Group generated a total of 86,899 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 16.95% of UnitedHealth Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 83.05% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
UnitedHealth Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of UnitedHealth Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, UnitedHealth Group reported a total waste generation of 86,899 metric tonnes, of which 16.95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that UnitedHealth Group may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has UnitedHealth Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, UnitedHealth Group's total waste generation increased by 504.85%, but declined by 13.78% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, UnitedHealth Group's waste recovery rate declined by 63.71%, yet improved by 28.1% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, UnitedHealth Group’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.
UnitedHealth Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered