Falabella SA

Common Name
Falabella
Country
Chile
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
Employees
77,781
Ticker
FALABELLA
Exchange
SANTIAGO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Falabella S.A. is a prominent retail company operating primarily in Latin America. Its portfolio includes department stores, home improvement outlets, and supermarkets, catering to a diverse consumer ...

Falabella Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Falabella 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 Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Falabella's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Falabella generated a total of 128,286 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 41.9% of Falabella's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 58.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Falabella's Waste Recovery Rate

42%

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

In 2023, Falabella reported a total waste generation of 128,286 metric tonnes, of which 41.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Falabella is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Falabella reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Falabella's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but increased by 2.6% in 2023 , potentially signaling a short-term operational expansion or reduced focus on waste prevention.

Over the same period, Falabella's waste recovery rate increased by 28.22%, including a 36.12% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Falabella’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.

Falabella’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Falabella generated a total of 128,286 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.98% of Falabella'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. 99.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Falabella’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Falabella reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Falabella's total waste generation remained relatively stable, but increased by 2.6% in 2023 , potentially indicating a short-term uptick in output or weakened controls over material efficiency.

Over the same period, Falabella reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 21.08%, with a further 18.98% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, Falabella'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 Falabella treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Falabella reported that 1,251 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.98% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 6.24% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Falabella’s current hazardous waste practices.

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(57.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(41.8%)
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