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Elisa Oyj

Common Name
Elisa
Country
Finland
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
5,961
Ticker
ELISA
Exchange
Nasdaq Helsinki
Website
elisa.fi
Description
Elisa Oyj is a Finnish telecommunications and digital services company founded in 1882 as the Helsinki Telephone Association. It has evolved from a telephone cooperative into a leading provider of mob...

Elisa's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Elisa 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
1,125.013a
838.763a
934b
Total Waste Recovered
913.082a
675.699a
872b
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
589.944a
356.435a
467b
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
208.516a
163.045a
47b
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a. Elisa's Annual Report 2025
b. Elisa's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Elisa's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Elisa generated a total of 1,125metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 81.16% of Elisa's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 18.84% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Elisa's Waste Recovery Rate

81%

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

In 2025, Elisa reported a total waste generation of 1,125 metric tonnes, of which 81.16% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Elisa has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has Elisa reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Elisa's total waste generation increased by 74.42%, including a 34.13%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, Elisa's waste recovery rate declined by 14.6%, and then remained stable in 2025, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.ab

Overall, Elisa’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.

Elisa’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2021202220232024202503006009001.2 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2025, Elisa generated a total of 1,125 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 52.44% of Elisa'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.47.56% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Elisa’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2021202220232024202503006009001.2 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Elisa reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Elisa's total waste generation increased by 74.42%, including a 34.13% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.ab

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Elisa's total output increased by 15.44%, including a further 23.4% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.ab

Overall, Elisa has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.ab

How does Elisa treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, Elisa reported that 590 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 52.44% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (99.42%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Elisa has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

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

Hazardous WasteRecovered(52.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(18.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(29.0%)
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