WH Group Ltd

Common Name
WH Group
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
102,000
Ticker
288
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
WH Group Limited, an investment holding company, produces and sells packaged meats and pork in China, North America, and Europe. It operates through Packaged Meats, Pork, and Others segments. The comp...

WH Group Waste Data Preview

In 2023, WH Group 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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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 WH Group's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, WH Group generated a total of 130,157 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 49.2% of WH Group's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 49.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 1.11% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

WH Group's Waste Recovery Rate

49%

How much of WH Group's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, WH Group reported a total waste generation of 130,157 metric tonnes, of which 49.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that WH Group is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has WH Group reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, WH Group's total waste generation decreased by 2.79%, including a further 9.88% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, WH Group's waste recovery rate declined by 10.48%, yet improved by 13.2% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.

Overall, WH Group’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.

WH Group’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into WH Group’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, WH Group generated a total of 130,157 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.11% of WH Group'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. 98.89% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

WH Group’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How WH Group reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, WH Group's total waste generation decreased by 2.79%, with an additional 9.88% 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 WH Group's total output increased by 193.82%, including a further 14.35% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, WH Group'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.

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