Unum Group
Unum Group Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Unum 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Unum Group's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Unum Group generated a total of 892 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 36.1% of Unum Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60.2% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 3.7% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized. a
Unum Group's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Unum Group's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Unum Group reported a total waste generation of 892 metric tonnes, of which 36.1% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Unum Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Unum Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Unum Group's total waste generation decreased by 58.97%, including a further 35.73% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a
Over the same period, Unum Group's waste recovery rate increased by 50.34%, including a 21.91% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a
Overall, Unum Group 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.
Unum Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered