In 2025, Digital Realty Trust 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 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 | 11,951.252a | 13,328.358a | 10,540.579a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 3,812.897a | 3,640.532a | 3,614.224a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Digital Realty Trust generated a total of 11,951metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 31.9% of Digital Realty Trust's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 68.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Digital Realty Trust reported a total waste generation of 11,951 metric tonnes, of which 31.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Digital Realty Trust is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Digital Realty Trust's total waste generation increased by 13.38%, but declined by 10.33% 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, Digital Realty Trust's waste recovery rate declined by 6.96%, yet improved by 16.8% in 2025, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.a
Overall, Digital Realty Trust’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.