In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 36,616a | 60,019a | 98,608a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 32,773a | 43,706a | 47,351a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,579a | 952a | 1,088a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2,788.1a | 36,801.2a | 50,492a |
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In 2024, Enel Chile generated a total of 36,616metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 89.5% of Enel Chile's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10.5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Enel Chile reported a total waste generation of 36,616 metric tonnes, of which 89.5% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Enel Chile has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Enel Chile's total waste generation decreased by 62.87%, including a further 38.99% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Enel Chile's waste recovery rate increased by 86.39%, including a 22.91% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Enel Chile 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 Chile generated a total of 36,616 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 4.31% 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.95.69% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Enel Chile's total waste generation decreased by 62.87%, with an additional 38.99% 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 in Enel Chile's total output increased by 290.84%, including a further 171.87% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
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.a
In 2024, Enel Chile reported that 1,579 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.31% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 33.19% 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.a