In 2025, Arista Networks 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 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 80.835a | 102.617a | 294.458a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 80.064a | 102.332a | 290.976a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 47.466a | 72.611a | 88.129a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0.771a | 0.285a | 3.482a |
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In 2025, Arista Networks generated a total of 81metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.05% of Arista Networks's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.95% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Arista Networks reported a total waste generation of 81 metric tonnes, of which 99.05% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Arista Networks has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, Arista Networks's total waste generation decreased by 72.55%, including a further 21.23% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Arista Networks's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2025, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Arista Networks’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, Arista Networks generated a total of 81 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 58.72% of Arista Networks'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.36.7% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 4.58% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Since 2023, Arista Networks's total waste generation decreased by 72.55%, with an additional 21.23% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, Arista Networks saw a long-term increase of 96.19% in hazardous waste share, but a 17.01% reduction in 2025, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
Overall, while Arista Networks is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.a
In 2025, Arista Networks reported that 47 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 58.72% of its overall waste generation.a
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 Arista Networks has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a