Ypsomed Holding AG

Common Name
Ypsomed Holding
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Employees
2,644
Ticker
YPSN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Ypsomed Holding AG is a Swiss-based medical technology company recognized as a leading developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems for self-medication. Celebrating four decades of inn...

Ypsomed Holding Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Ypsomed 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 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 Ypsomed Holding's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Ypsomed Holding generated a total of 1,295 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 31.27% of Ypsomed Holding's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 68.73% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Ypsomed Holding's Waste Recovery Rate

31%

How much of Ypsomed Holding's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Ypsomed Holding reported a total waste generation of 1,295 metric tonnes, of which 31.27% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Ypsomed Holding is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Ypsomed Holding reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Ypsomed Holding's total waste generation increased by 34.2%, including a 22.87% 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, Ypsomed Holding's waste recovery rate declined by 10.71%, with a further 20.57% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Ypsomed Holding is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.

Ypsomed Holding’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2019202020212022202303507001.05 k1.4 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Ypsomed Holding’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Ypsomed Holding generated a total of 1,295 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 6.33% of Ypsomed Holding'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. 83.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 9.96% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Ypsomed Holding’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2019202020212022202303006009001.2 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Ypsomed Holding reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Ypsomed Holding's total waste generation increased by 34.2%, including a 22.87% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Ypsomed Holding's total output increased by 15.29%, including a further 33.48% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Ypsomed Holding has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.

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