Virbac SA

Common Name
Virbac
Country
France
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
6,365
Ticker
VIRP
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Virbac S.A. is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated exclusively to animal health. Established in 1968 by French veterinarian Pierre-Richard Dick, the company has built a global presence, serving...

Virbac Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Virbac 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 Virbac’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Virbac generated a total of 4,641 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 41.41% of Virbac'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. 58.59% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Virbac’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Virbac reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Virbac's total waste generation decreased by 3.29%, with an additional 13.74% 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 7.69%, yet rose by 5.2% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.

Overall, Virbac'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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