Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
Zydus Lifesciences Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences 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 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 Zydus Lifesciences's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences generated a total of 27,314 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 61.46% of Zydus Lifesciences's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 38.54% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Zydus Lifesciences's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Zydus Lifesciences's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences reported a total waste generation of 27,314 metric tonnes, of which 61.46% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Zydus Lifesciences is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Zydus Lifesciences reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2024, Zydus Lifesciences's total waste generation has increased by 9.14%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Zydus Lifesciences's waste recovery rate decreased by 8.11%.
Zydus Lifesciences’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Zydus Lifesciences’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences generated a total of 27,314 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 64.22% of Zydus Lifesciences'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. 35.78% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Zydus Lifesciences’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Zydus Lifesciences reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2024, Zydus Lifesciences's total waste generation has increased by 9.14%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2024, Zydus Lifesciences's hazardous waste generation has increased by 1.7%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Zydus Lifesciences'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.
How does Zydus Lifesciences treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Zydus Lifesciences reported that 17,541 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 64.22% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 46.39% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.