Vallourec SA

Common Name
Vallourec
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
15,766
Ticker
VK
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Vallourec S.A. is a multinational manufacturing company headquartered in Meudon, France, specializing in the production of hot-rolled seamless steel tubes and welded tubular solutions. Founded in 1899...

Vallourec Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Vallourec 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Vallourec's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Vallourec generated a total of 675,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 97.6% of Vallourec's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.4% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Vallourec's Waste Recovery Rate

98%

How much of Vallourec's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Vallourec reported a total waste generation of 675,000 metric tonnes, of which 97.6% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Vallourec has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Vallourec reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2018, Vallourec's total waste generation decreased by 7.66%, including a further 15.94% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Vallourec's waste recovery rate increased by 2.2%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.

Overall, Vallourec’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.

Vallourec’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Vallourec’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Vallourec generated a total of 675,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 2.9% of Vallourec'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. 97.1% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Vallourec’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Vallourec reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2018, Vallourec's total waste generation decreased by 7.66%, with an additional 15.94% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 12.12%, yet rose by 11.54% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, Vallourec'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.

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