Vulcan Materials Co

Common Name
Vulcan Materials
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
11,971
Ticker
VMC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Vulcan Materials Company is a leading producer of construction materials, specializing in supplying key building blocks such as crushed stone, sand, gravel, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete. Founded ...

Vulcan Materials Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Vulcan Materials 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.

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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 Vulcan Materials's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Vulcan Materials generated a total of 3,707 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 90.07% of Vulcan Materials's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.93% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Vulcan Materials's Waste Recovery Rate

90%

How much of Vulcan Materials's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported a total waste generation of 3,707 metric tonnes, of which 90.07% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Vulcan Materials has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Vulcan Materials reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Vulcan Materials's total waste generation increased by 134.32%, including a 42.58% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Vulcan Materials's waste recovery rate declined by 8.17%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.

Overall, Vulcan Materials’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.

Vulcan Materials’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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