Wacker Chemie AG
Wacker Chemie Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Wacker Chemie 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 Wacker Chemie's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Wacker Chemie generated a total of 137,426 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 89.51% of Wacker Chemie's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10.49% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Wacker Chemie's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Wacker Chemie's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie reported a total waste generation of 137,426 metric tonnes, of which 89.51% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Wacker Chemie has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Wacker Chemie's total waste generation increased by 10.32%, including a 4.94% 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, Wacker Chemie's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Wacker Chemie's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the companyās operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.
Wacker Chemieās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Wacker Chemieās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Wacker Chemie generated a total of 137,426 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.6% of Wacker Chemie'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. 52.4% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Wacker Chemieās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Wacker Chemie reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Wacker Chemie's total waste generation increased by 10.32%, including a 4.94% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Wacker Chemie reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 17.58%, with a further 8.74% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Wacker Chemie is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Wacker Chemie treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Wacker Chemie reported that 65,412 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 47.6% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (86.56%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Wacker Chemie has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.