Colbun SA

Common Name
Colbun
Country
Chile
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
1,305
Ticker
COLBUN
Exchange
SANTIAGO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
ColbĂșn S.A. is an electricity generation and transmission company based in Chile. Its primary function is to provide reliable and sustainable electrical power across various regions, making it a key p...

Colbun Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Colbun 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Colbun's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Colbun generated a total of 67,350 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 78.39% of Colbun's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 21.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Colbun's Waste Recovery Rate

78%

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

In 2023, Colbun reported a total waste generation of 67,350 metric tonnes, of which 78.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Colbun has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Colbun reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Colbun's total waste generation decreased by 21.91%, including a further 25.94% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Colbun's waste recovery rate increased by 39.31%, including a 1.67% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Colbun 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.

Colbun’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2020202120222023025 k50 k75 k100 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Colbun generated a total of 67,350 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 1.7% of Colbun'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. 98.3% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Colbun’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2020202120222023025 k50 k75 k100 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Colbun reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Colbun's total waste generation decreased by 21.91%, with an additional 25.94% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Colbun's total output increased by 204.99%, including a further 520.07% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Colbun'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.

How does Colbun treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Colbun reported that 1,148 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.7% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (92.33%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Colbun has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(21.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(76.8%)
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