Walgreens Holding Co
Walgreens Holding's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Walgreens Holding 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Walgreens Holding's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Walgreens Holding generated a total of 915,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 72.35% of Walgreens Holding's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Walgreens Holding's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Walgreens Holding's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Walgreens Holding reported a total waste generation of 915,000 metric tonnes, of which 72.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Walgreens Holding is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Walgreens Holding reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Walgreens Holding's total waste generation increased by 35.36%, including a 7.14%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.a
Over the same period, Walgreens Holding's waste recovery rate increased by 32.54%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Walgreens Holding’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.
Walgreens Holding’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered