AT&T Inc
AT&T Waste Data Preview
In 2023, AT&T 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 AT&T's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, AT&T generated a total of 178,659 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 35.98% of AT&T's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 63.9% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
AT&T's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of AT&T's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, AT&T reported a total waste generation of 178,659 metric tonnes, of which 35.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that AT&T is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has AT&T reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, AT&T's total waste generation decreased by 11.79%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.
Over the same period, AT&T's waste recovery rate declined by 1.64%, with a further 8.88% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, AT&T’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.
AT&T’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into AT&T’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, AT&T generated a total of 178,659 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.02% of AT&T'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. 99.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
AT&T’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How AT&T reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, AT&T's total waste generation decreased by 11.79%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.
Over the same period, AT&T reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 26.49%, with a further 90.53% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, AT&T'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 AT&T treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, AT&T reported that 32 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.02% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (85.72%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that AT&T has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.