In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings 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.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings generated a total of 139 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 34.36% of Capitec Bank Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings reported a total waste generation of 139 metric tonnes, of which 34.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Capitec Bank Holdings is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2022, Capitec Bank Holdings's total waste generation increased by 294.05%, including a 74.53% increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Capitec Bank Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 65.64%, with a further 34.79% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Capitec Bank Holdings is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the companyās waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
In 2024, Capitec Bank Holdings generated a total of 139 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 12.72% of Capitec Bank Holdings'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. 21.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 65.64% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Since 2022, Capitec Bank Holdings's total waste generation increased by 294.05%, including a 74.53% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Capitec Bank Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 83.55%, with a further 62.3% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Capitec Bank Holdings is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.