In 2025, Cellnex Telecom S.a 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 | 384.3a | 832a | 286.7b | |
Total Waste Recovered | 381.7a | 738.7a | 240.6b | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 270.4a | 54.8a | 60.6b | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2.6a | 87.3a | N/A |
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In 2025, Cellnex Telecom S.a generated a total of 384metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.32% of Cellnex Telecom S.a's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.68% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Cellnex Telecom S.a reported a total waste generation of 384 metric tonnes, of which 99.32% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Cellnex Telecom S.a has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2020, Cellnex Telecom S.a's total waste generation increased by 117%, but declined by 53.81% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Cellnex Telecom S.a's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 11.87% in 2025, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.a
Overall, Cellnex Telecom S.a’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, Cellnex Telecom S.a generated a total of 384 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 70.36% of Cellnex Telecom S.a'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.29.64% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2020, Cellnex Telecom S.a's total waste generation rose by 117%, but dropped by 53.81% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Cellnex Telecom S.a's total output increased by 191.83%, including a further 968.27% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, while Cellnex Telecom S.a has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.a
In 2025, Cellnex Telecom S.a reported that 270 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 70.36% 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 Cellnex Telecom S.a has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a