ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
ZTO Express (Cayman) Waste Data Preview
In 2023, ZTO Express (Cayman) 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.
| 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 ZTO Express (Cayman)’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, ZTO Express (Cayman) generated a total of 9,562 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.02% of ZTO Express (Cayman)'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. 98.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
ZTO Express (Cayman)’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How ZTO Express (Cayman) reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s total waste generation increased by 69.36%, including a 201.44% 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 ZTO Express (Cayman)'s total output increased by 9,501.46%, including a further 722.33% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) 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.