Koninklijke KPN NV
Koninklijke KPN Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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Insights into Koninklijke KPN's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN generated a total of 13,111 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.39% of Koninklijke KPN's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Koninklijke KPN's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Koninklijke KPN's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN reported a total waste generation of 13,111 metric tonnes, of which 87.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Koninklijke KPN has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Koninklijke KPN reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Koninklijke KPN's total waste generation increased by 25.81%, including a 6.95% 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, Koninklijke KPN's waste recovery rate increased by 5.92%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Koninklijke KPN’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.
Koninklijke KPN’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Koninklijke KPN’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN generated a total of 13,111 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.85% of Koninklijke KPN'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. 97.15% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Koninklijke KPN’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Koninklijke KPN reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Koninklijke KPN's total waste generation increased by 25.81%, including a 6.95% 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.
Over the same period, Koninklijke KPN reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 21.57%, with a further 61.95% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Koninklijke KPN is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Koninklijke KPN treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN reported that 374 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.85% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (87.17%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Koninklijke KPN has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.