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Befesa SA

Common Name
Befesa
Country
Luxembourg
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
1,639
Ticker
BFSA
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Befesa SA is a global leader in environmental recycling services for the steel and aluminium industries, specializing in the management and recycling of hazardous residues such as crude steel dust, sa...

Befesa's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Befesa 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)20252024
Total Waste Generated
675,349.48a
741,336.03a
Total Waste Recovered
448,427.55a
557,388.74a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
149,797.25a
248,476.9a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
203,179.6a
120,506.19a
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a. Befesa's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Befesa's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Befesa generated a total of 675,349metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 66.4% of Befesa's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.6% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Befesa's Waste Recovery Rate

66%

How much of Befesa's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Befesa reported a total waste generation of 675,349 metric tonnes, of which 66.4% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Befesa is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Befesa reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, Befesa's total waste generation has decreased by 8.9%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Befesa's waste recovery rate decreased by 11.69%.a

Befesa’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Befesa’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, Befesa generated a total of 675,349 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 22.18% of Befesa'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.77.82% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Befesa’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Befesa reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2025, Befesa's total waste generation has decreased by 8.9%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Since 2025, Befesa's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 33.82%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.a

Overall, Befesa has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.a

How does Befesa treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Befesa reported that 149,797 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 22.18% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (84.15%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Befesa has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

Breakdown of Befesa's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(18.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(30.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(47.7%)
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