Wartsila Oyj Abp

Country
Finland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
17,553
Ticker
WRT1V
Exchange
NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD
Description
Wärtsilä Oyj Abp is a Finnish industrial group specializing in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Founded in 1834 and headquartered in Helsinki, ...

Wartsila Oyj Abp Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Wartsila Oyj Abp 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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Insights into Wartsila Oyj Abp's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Wartsila Oyj Abp generated a total of 11,756 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 66.43% of Wartsila Oyj Abp's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Wartsila Oyj Abp's Waste Recovery Rate

66%

How much of Wartsila Oyj Abp's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Wartsila Oyj Abp reported a total waste generation of 11,756 metric tonnes, of which 66.43% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Wartsila Oyj Abp is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Wartsila Oyj Abp reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Wartsila Oyj Abp's total waste generation decreased by 61.18%, including a further 9.87% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Wartsila Oyj Abp's waste recovery rate declined by 17.53%, yet improved by 14.88% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.

Overall, Wartsila Oyj Abp’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.

Wartsila Oyj Abp’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2019202020212022202308 k16 k24 k32 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Wartsila Oyj Abp’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Wartsila Oyj Abp generated a total of 11,756 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 29.51% of Wartsila Oyj Abp'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. 70.48% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Wartsila Oyj Abp’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2019202020212022202308 k16 k24 k32 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Wartsila Oyj Abp reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Wartsila Oyj Abp's total waste generation decreased by 61.18%, with an additional 9.87% 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 in Wartsila Oyj Abp's total output increased by 132.32%, including a further 30.64% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Wartsila Oyj Abp'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.

How does Wartsila Oyj Abp treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Wartsila Oyj Abp reported that 3,469 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 29.51% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (72.73%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Wartsila Oyj Abp has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Wartsila Oyj Abp's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(8.0%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(21.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(25.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(45.0%)
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