How does selling scrap fit into circular economy or sustainability reporting?
Short answer: Scrap metal sold to a recycler goes back into manufacturing as raw material, so it can be reported as material recovered or recycled, and the tonnes and the materials involved are the figures that matter, though the exact categories and claims you can make depend on the reporting framework you use, so check its definitions and be careful not to claim more than your records support.
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Metal sold for recycling can be reported as material recovered, with weights by material type as the supporting detail.
Frameworks differ
Different reporting frameworks define categories differently, so read the definitions that apply to your report before you use a figure.
Do not overclaim
A cautious, evidence-backed figure is more useful than a larger one you cannot support.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade trades are documented by material and weight, which matches the detail most reports need.
Good evidence starts with the sale. ScrapTrade records the material, weight, buyer and payment of each trade, with verified buyers and escrow-protected payments.
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