Airtel Africa PLC
Airtel Africa Waste Data Preview
In 2025, Airtel Africa conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Airtel Africa's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2025, Airtel Africa generated a total of 963 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.65% of Airtel Africa's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Airtel Africa's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Airtel Africa's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2025, Airtel Africa reported a total waste generation of 963 metric tonnes, of which 92.65% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Airtel Africa has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Airtel Africa reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2025, Airtel Africa's total waste generation has increased by 52.61%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Airtel Africa's waste recovery rate increased by 3.09%.
Airtel Africa’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Airtel Africa’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2025, Airtel Africa generated a total of 963 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 65.02% of Airtel Africa's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 34.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Airtel Africa’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Airtel Africa reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2025, Airtel Africa's total waste generation has increased by 52.61%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2025, Airtel Africa's hazardous waste generation has increased by 22.83%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Airtel Africa's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Airtel Africa treat its hazardous waste?
In 2025, Airtel Africa reported that 626 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 65.02% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Airtel Africa has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.