In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 656,344a | 572,935a |
Total Waste Recovered | 542,254a | 473,691a |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 24,085a | 32,546a |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 105,103a | 86,521a |
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In 2025, Iberdrola generated a total of 656,344metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 82.62% of Iberdrola's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Iberdrola reported a total waste generation of 656,344 metric tonnes, of which 82.62% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Iberdrola has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2025, Iberdrola's total waste generation has increased by 14.56%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Over the same period, Iberdrola's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.a
In 2025, Iberdrola generated a total of 656,344 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 3.67% 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.96.33% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2025, Iberdrola's total waste generation has increased by 14.56%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a
Since 2025, Iberdrola's hazardous waste generation has increased by 35.4%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..a
Overall, Iberdrola'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.a
In 2025, Iberdrola reported that 24,085 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.67% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (62.69%) 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.a