KMK Metals Recycling has published its first Sustainability Report for the year 2023. What is somewhat unusual about this sustainability report is that it is being released on a purely voluntary basis. It is not driven by any regulatory requirements but rather driven by the metals and e-waste recycling company’s pride in its progress and achievements, as well as a genuine desire to investigate its impacts on the environment. The report highlights KMK Metals Recycling’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance that leads by example.
KMK Metals Recycling are responsible for the recycling of many hardware and DIY products through WEEE Ireland collections. In 2023, they made significant strides in several areas such as, reducing its environmental footprint, contributing to the circular economy, supporting biodiversity, and promoting a healthy and inclusive workspace.
Compliance Manager at KMK Metals Recycling, Eamonn Pidgeon explains how and why the report was commissioned and executed: “In December 2023 I set out an objective with support from management and my colleagues in compliance to produce KMK Metals Recycling’s first ever Sustainability report. In July 2024 ESG reporting became mandatory for all large-scale companies. With the excellent work KMK Metals Recycling has been doing over the last number of years and the support from our managing directors Kurt and Max Kyck, we agreed to report this information and be prepared for 2026
when SMEs and other small businesses will be expected to start reporting.
KMK Metals Recycling had lots of positive works completed in 2023 such as PV installation at both sites, new state of the art processing technology, electric vehicles, supporting biodiversity projects for communities in Westmeath and Offaly and many more. This work and commitment to the environment stems from the culture embedded in KMK by its directors. Having this culture within the company’s management structure made the report possible. To read the full digital version or access a printable copy of KMK Metals Recycling’s 2023 Sustainability Report, visit www.kmk.ie/documents
Katrina Zamaiza, Miguel Martino and Eamonn Pidgeon launching KMK Metals Recycling’s first Sustainability Report.
