In 2023, Iridium Communications 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 23.58a | 27.94a | 21.691a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 11.61a | 16.69a | 8.71a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Iridium Communications generated a total of 24metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 49.24% of Iridium Communications's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 50.76% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Iridium Communications reported a total waste generation of 24 metric tonnes, of which 49.24% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Iridium Communications is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2020, Iridium Communications's total waste generation decreased by 40.38%, including a further 15.6% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Iridium Communications's waste recovery rate increased by 21.94%, but declined by 17.58% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Iridium Communications’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.