By 2030, we aim to achieve zero waste-to-landfill status at 100% of our manufacturing facilities. At the same time, we are committed to reducing the volume of waste generated by 2% annually. We have far exceeded this goal, reducing waste going to landfill by 55% since 2018.
We achieve our ZWTL initiatives by reuse, recycling, composting and incineration for energy generation. We use third-party verification to ensure the quality of our program. Our approach prioritizes beneficial diversion, and the process starts with source reduction — eliminating waste streams before they reach our facilities. We then engage partners to help us divert our remaining waste from landfill.
All Eaton sites must manage waste responsibly in accordance with regulations and our internal EHS Management (MESH) standards, including identifying all waste streams and creating waste minimization plans.
We have reduced our waste to landfill by 55% since 2018 and diverted 98% of our manufacturing waste from the landfill in 2022. Download our Sustainability Report for more.
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