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Discovery Ltd

Common Name
Discovery
Country
South Africa
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
N/A
Ticker
DSY
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Discovery Ltd is a leading financial services company that primarily engages in the provision of health insurance and investment products. The company's core mission is to enhance and protect the live...

Discovery's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Discovery 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
545a
474b
447b
Total Waste Recovered
487.97a
436.08b
411.24b
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
N/AN/AN/A
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
N/AN/AN/A
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Verified Sources Behind Discovery’s Waste Management Data

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a. Discovery's Financial & Extra-Financial Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Discovery's Climate Report 2024

Insights into Discovery's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Discovery generated a total of 545metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 89.54% of Discovery's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10.46% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Discovery's Waste Recovery Rate

90%

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

In 2025, Discovery reported a total waste generation of 545 metric tonnes, of which 89.54% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Discovery has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Discovery reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Discovery's total waste generation increased by 35.91%, including a 14.98%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.ab

Over the same period, Discovery's waste recovery rate increased by 22.65%, but declined by 2.68% in 2025, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.ab

Overall, Discovery’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.

Discovery’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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