Banco de Chile
Banco de Chile Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Banco de Chile 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 Banco de Chile's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Banco de Chile generated a total of 1,724 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 12.2% of Banco de Chile's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 87.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Banco de Chile's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Banco de Chile's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Banco de Chile reported a total waste generation of 1,724 metric tonnes, of which 12.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Banco de Chile may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Banco de Chile reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Banco de Chile's total waste generation decreased by 16.03%, yet rose by 2.8% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.
Over the same period, Banco de Chile's waste recovery rate increased by 78.71%, including a 82.9% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Banco de Chile has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Banco de Chile’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Banco de Chile’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Banco de Chile generated a total of 1,724 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.03% of Banco de Chile'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. 99.94% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Banco de Chile’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Banco de Chile reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Banco de Chile's total waste generation fell by 16.03%, but rose by 2.8% in 2023 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 10.69%, yet rose by 483.64% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Banco de Chile had improved its waste performance over time, but a recent rise in both waste output and hazardousness may reflect operational volatility or a drift from previously effective strategies.