Hera SpA

Common Name
Hera
Country
Italy
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
9,832
Ticker
HER
Exchange
EURONEXT MILAN
Description
Hera S.p.A. is a prominent multi-utility company based in Italy, engaged in the provision of a wide array of essential services including energy distribution, water cycle management, and waste treatme...

Hera Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Hera 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Hera's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Hera generated a total of 2,545,700 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 34.2% of Hera's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Hera's Waste Recovery Rate

34%

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

In 2023, Hera reported a total waste generation of 2,545,700 metric tonnes, of which 34.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Hera is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Hera reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Hera's total waste generation increased by 45.26%, including a 55.17% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Hera's waste recovery rate declined by 19.79%, with a further 17.64% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.

Overall, Hera is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.

Hera’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2021202220230650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 Mtonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2023, Hera generated a total of 2,545,700 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.66% of Hera'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. 92.34% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Hera’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20230650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 Mtonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Hera reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Hera's total waste generation increased by 45.26%, including a 55.17% 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.

Overall, Hera'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 Hera treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Hera reported that 195,100 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.66% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 45.52% 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.

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

Hazardous WasteDisposed(4.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(61.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(30.7%)
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