In 2025, Nexans 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 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 67,709a | 68,065a | 71,345a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 47,532a | N/A | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 5,849a | 3,022a | 3,252a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 15,821a | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Nexans generated a total of 67,709metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 70.2% of Nexans's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 29.7% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Nexans reported a total waste generation of 67,709 metric tonnes, of which 70.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Nexans is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Nexans's total waste generation decreased by 4.28%, and remained stable in 2025, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.a
In 2025, Nexans generated a total of 67,709 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 8.64% of Nexans'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.91.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Nexans's total waste generation decreased by 4.28%, and remained stable in 2025, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Nexans's total output increased by 80.68%, including a further 94.56% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Nexans'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, Nexans reported that 5,849 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.64% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 25.9% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a