Enel SpA
Enel Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Enel 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Enel generated a total of 3,250,915 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.34% of Enel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.66% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Enel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Enel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Enel reported a total waste generation of 3,250,915 metric tonnes, of which 85.34% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Enel has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Enel reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Enel's total waste generation increased by 4.42%, but declined by 3.15% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Enel's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 1.12% in 2023, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.
Overall, Enel’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.
Enel’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Enel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Enel generated a total of 3,250,915 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.11% of Enel'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. 97.89% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Enel’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Enel reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Enel's total waste generation increased by 4.42%, including a 3.15% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Enel's total output increased by 2.22%, including a further 26.81% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Enel has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Enel treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Enel reported that 68,704 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.11% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 47.17% 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.