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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA

Common Name
CAF
Country
Spain
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
13,432
Ticker
CAF
Exchange
Bolsas y Mercados Españoles
Description
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. is a Spanish multinational company headquartered in Beasain, Gipuzkoa, specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of comprehensive railway sol...

CAF's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, CAF 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
39,904.664a
40,283.21a
36,465.313a
Total Waste Recovered
38,494.67a
37,006.239a
33,755.713a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
3,939.652a
3,954.028a
3,337.195a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
258.343a
1,685.217a
1,605.668a
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a. CAF's Financial Report 2025

Insights into CAF's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, CAF generated a total of 39,905metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 96.47% of CAF's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.53% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

CAF's Waste Recovery Rate

96%

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

In 2025, CAF reported a total waste generation of 39,905 metric tonnes, of which 96.47% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that CAF has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has CAF reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, CAF's total waste generation increased by 9.43%, but remained relatively stable in 2025, suggesting that past growth in waste production may have recently plateaued.a

Over the same period, CAF's waste recovery rate increased by 4.21%, including a 5.01% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a

Overall, CAF continues to maintain a high level of waste generation, but steady recovery improvements point to more responsible waste handling and an ongoing investment in circularity.

CAF’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2025, CAF generated a total of 39,905 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 9.87% of CAF'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.90.13% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

CAF’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How CAF reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, CAF's total waste generation rose by 9.43%, yet remained stable in 2025, suggesting recent efforts may have paused further escalation, though historical accumulation remains a concern.a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 7.88%, while holding steady in 2025, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.a

Overall, CAF'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

How does CAF treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, CAF reported that 3,940 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 9.87% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (70.77%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that CAF has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

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

Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(89.5%)
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