Universal Display Corp
Universal Display Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Universal Display 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 Universal Display's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Universal Display generated a total of 889 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 57.37% of Universal Display's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 42.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Universal Display's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Universal Display's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Universal Display reported a total waste generation of 889 metric tonnes, of which 57.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Universal Display is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Insights into Universal Display’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Universal Display generated a total of 889 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.81% of Universal Display'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. 52.19% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
How does Universal Display treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Universal Display reported that 425 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 47.81% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (60.24%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Universal Display has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.