Waste
Circularity is a material topic for Sandvik and we reuse and recycle to minimize the use of virgin raw materials and reduce waste.
Our most significant waste input is various forms of metal raw materials as our products are refined products based on metal handling. A metal raw material can be melted down and used many times, without compromising quality, which creates favorable conditions for circular material handling. We strive to increase recycled material in our products.
We systematically collect and categorize waste generated from our production processes to facilitate the reuse or recycling of the materials. Through buyback programs with our tooling customers, we retrieve and reintegrate the collected material back into our production cycles. Our commitment to sustainable waste management includes partnerships with external entities, including waste service companies, with whom we collaborate to explore innovative recycling methods for our waste streams. Each of our locations bears the responsibility of ensuring that third-party waste companies handle the waste in strict accordance with contractual and legislative obligations. Furthermore, all employees and contractors are responsible for accurate waste sorting and disposal.
Data on waste
You find data on waste in our Annual report.