In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 9,994a | 10,758a | 11,280a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 6,433a | 7,049a | 7,140a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 62a | 25a | 21.3a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 3,500a | 3,684a | 4,119a |
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In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions generated a total of 9,994metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 64.37% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported a total waste generation of 9,994 metric tonnes, of which 64.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's total waste generation decreased by 11.4%, including a further 7.1% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's waste recovery rate increased by 1.69%, but declined by 1.76% in 2024, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’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.
In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions generated a total of 9,994 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.62% of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.99.38% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's total waste generation decreased by 11.4%, with an additional 7.1% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's total output increased by 228.54%, including a further 166.96% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.a
In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported that 62 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.62% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Only 0.32% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’s current hazardous waste practices.a