In 2023, Iberdrola 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 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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In 2023, Iberdrola generated a total of 337,551 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 69.28% of Iberdrola's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Iberdrola reported a total waste generation of 337,551 metric tonnes, of which 69.28% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Iberdrola is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Since 2021, Iberdrola's total waste generation decreased by 28.57%, including a further 6.69% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Iberdrola's waste recovery rate increased by 71.8%, including a 27.24% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Iberdrola 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 2023, Iberdrola generated a total of 337,551 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.43% of Iberdrola'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. 95.57% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, Iberdrola's total waste generation decreased by 28.57%, with an additional 6.69% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Iberdrola saw a long-term increase of 30.46% in hazardous waste share, but a 9.46% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while Iberdrola is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.
In 2023, Iberdrola reported that 14,964 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 4.43% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (70.89%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Iberdrola has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.