HKT Trust and HKT Ltd

Common Name
HKT Trust and HKT
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
13,100
Ticker
6823
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
HKT Trust and HKT Limited is a leading telecommunications and technology services group based in Hong Kong, with a history spanning over 150 years. The company operates as a provider of integrated tel...

HKT Trust and HKT Waste Data Preview

In 2023, HKT Trust and HKT 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 HKT Trust and HKT's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, HKT Trust and HKT generated a total of 1,338 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.94% of HKT Trust and HKT's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 67.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 24.68% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

HKT Trust and HKT's Waste Recovery Rate

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How much of HKT Trust and HKT's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, HKT Trust and HKT reported a total waste generation of 1,338 metric tonnes, of which 7.94% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that HKT Trust and HKT may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.

Has HKT Trust and HKT reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, HKT Trust and HKT's total waste generation decreased by 30.13%, including a further 11.4% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, HKT Trust and HKT's waste recovery rate increased by 16.91%, including a 3.83% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, HKT Trust and HKT 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.

HKT Trust and HKT’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20212022202304509001.35 k1.8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into HKT Trust and HKT’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, HKT Trust and HKT generated a total of 1,338 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 24.68% of HKT Trust and HKT'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. 75.32% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

HKT Trust and HKT’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20212022202305001 k1.5 k2 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How HKT Trust and HKT reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, HKT Trust and HKT's total waste generation decreased by 30.13%, with an additional 11.4% 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 HKT Trust and HKT's total output increased by 91.43%, including a further 71.02% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, HKT Trust and HKT'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.

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