In 2025, 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,617a | 1,709a | 1,724a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 150a | 122a | 211a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 6a | 1a | 55a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 1,467a | 1,588a | 1,513a |
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In 2025, Banco de Chile generated a total of 1,617metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 9.28% of Banco de Chile's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 90.72% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Banco de Chile reported a total waste generation of 1,617 metric tonnes, of which 9.28% 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.a
Since 2022, Banco de Chile's total waste generation decreased by 3.58%, including a further 5.38% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Banco de Chile's waste recovery rate increased by 38.9%, including a 29.95% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Banco de Chile has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
In 2025, Banco de Chile generated a total of 1,617 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.37% 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.99.63% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Banco de Chile's total waste generation decreased by 3.58%, with an additional 5.38% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Overall, Banco de Chile'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.a
In 2025, Banco de Chile reported that 6 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.37% 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 Banco de Chile has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a