Question: What is the total number of recorded significant spills?
Answer:
Unknown
spills
3562414
Global Reporting Initiative
Medtronic
2017
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updated almost 6 years ago by Melanie Vatos

Company has not recorded any chemical spills, but does recognise the use of hazardous materials. Spills may be an area in which the company fails to record

 

'Regulated waste, such as materials and chemicals used in production, comprise less than 10 percent of our overall waste. Yet in FY17, it increased by 32 percent to a total of 3,500 MT primarily due to increased manufacturing. We have a robust process to evaluate and address significant waste generators and categorize waste types and quantities in a concerted effort to meet our 2020 goal.

In addition to managing waste from our day-to-day operations, we also manage 26 cleanup sites globally. These sites are identified by reports showing a possible release of hazardous materials. Eight of these sites in the United States fall under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund.' Page 37

Melanie Vatos.....2018-05-16 09:25:19 UTC