Williams-Sonoma Inc
Williams-Sonoma Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Williams-Sonoma's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma generated a total of 92,557 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 55.22% of Williams-Sonoma's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 44.78% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Williams-Sonoma's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Williams-Sonoma's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported a total waste generation of 92,557 metric tonnes, of which 55.22% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Williams-Sonoma is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Williams-Sonoma's total waste generation increased by 8.81%, including a 6.63% 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, Williams-Sonoma's waste recovery rate increased by 27.13%, including a 8.16% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Williams-Sonoma 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.
Williams-Sonoma’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered