Vaisala Oyj
Vaisala Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Vaisala 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 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 Vaisala's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Vaisala generated a total of 391 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 91.11% of Vaisala's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 8.92% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Vaisala's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Vaisala's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Vaisala reported a total waste generation of 391 metric tonnes, of which 91.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Vaisala has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Vaisala reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Vaisala's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 1.41% in 2023 , which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation.
Vaisala’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Vaisala’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Vaisala generated a total of 391 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 10.53% of Vaisala'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. 89.47% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Vaisala’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Vaisala reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Vaisala's total waste generation remained largely unchanged, but decreased by 1.41% in 2023 , which could signal the early stages of a reduction strategy.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Vaisala's total output increased by 1.52%, including a further 22.19% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Vaisala'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.
How does Vaisala treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Vaisala reported that 41 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 10.53% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 31.8% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.