In 2024, Enel Americas 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 202,114a | 327,345a | 267,285a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 191,442a | 259,558a | 178,089a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,964a | 5,981a | 8,068a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 10,288a | 63,743a | 87,970a |
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In 2024, Enel Americas generated a total of 202,114metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 94.72% of Enel Americas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5.28% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Enel Americas reported a total waste generation of 202,114 metric tonnes, of which 94.72% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Enel Americas has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Enel Americas's total waste generation decreased by 24.38%, including a further 38.26% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Enel Americas's waste recovery rate increased by 42.16%, including a 19.46% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Enel Americas 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.
In 2024, Enel Americas generated a total of 202,114 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 2.46% of Enel Americas'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.97.54% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Enel Americas's total waste generation decreased by 24.38%, with an additional 38.26% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 18.63%, yet rose by 34.42% in 2024, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.a
Overall, Enel Americas'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.a
In 2024, Enel Americas reported that 4,964 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.46% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (92.26%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Enel Americas has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a