September 15, 2011

Glencore Hazardous Waste Triples, But Suspended Solids Fall

Commodities company Glencore incurred four significant environmental fines in 2010 and its hazardous waste output more than tripled last year, according to the company’s first sustainability report.

Glencore has come under harsh public scrutiny for the report – the first since it went public in May – above all for the company’s disclosure that 18 employees died last year.

The $145 billion-revenue firm, which made $6.2 billion in profit last year, has been described as “the biggest company you never heard of.” It produces, sources, processes, refines, transports,….

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