Enel Chile SA
Enel Chile Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Enel Chile 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 Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Enel Chile's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Enel Chile generated a total of 60,019 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7.84% of Enel Chile's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 92.16% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Enel Chile's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Enel Chile's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Enel Chile reported a total waste generation of 60,019 metric tonnes, of which 7.84% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Enel Chile may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Enel Chile reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Enel Chile's total waste generation decreased by 50.56%, including a further 39.13% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Enel Chile's waste recovery rate declined by 89.18%, with a further 83.67% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Enel Chile has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Enel Chile’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Enel Chile’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Enel Chile generated a total of 60,019 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.59% of Enel Chile'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. 98.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Enel Chile’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Enel Chile reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Enel Chile's total waste generation decreased by 50.56%, with an additional 39.13% 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 Enel Chile's total output increased by 159.84%, including a further 43.76% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Enel Chile'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 Enel Chile treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Enel Chile reported that 952 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.59% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 40.55% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.