Wesco International Inc

Common Name
Wesco International
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
20,000
Ticker
WCC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Wesco International Inc. is a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. This asset operates at the intersection of various se...

Wesco International Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Wesco International 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 Wesco International's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Wesco International generated a total of 19,060 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 36.88% of Wesco International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 63.12% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Wesco International's Waste Recovery Rate

37%

How much of Wesco International's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Wesco International reported a total waste generation of 19,060 metric tonnes, of which 36.88% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Wesco International is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Wesco International reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Wesco International's total waste generation increased by 1.69%, including a 1.03% 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, Wesco International's waste recovery rate increased by 17.18%, including a 7.28% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Wesco International has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

Wesco International’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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