In 2023, PCCW 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,367.25a | 1,541.24a | 1,944.19a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 436.41a | 333.38a | 376.93a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 330.13a | 217.86a | 246.82a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 930.84a | 1,207.86a | 1,567.26a |
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In 2023, PCCW generated a total of 1,367metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 31.92% of PCCW's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 68.08% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, PCCW reported a total waste generation of 1,367 metric tonnes, of which 31.92% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that PCCW is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, PCCW's total waste generation decreased by 29.68%, including a further 11.29% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, PCCW's waste recovery rate increased by 64.64%, including a 47.56% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, PCCW 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, PCCW generated a total of 1,367 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 24.15% of PCCW'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.75.85% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, PCCW's total waste generation decreased by 29.68%, with an additional 11.29% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in PCCW's total output increased by 90.19%, including a further 70.82% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, PCCW'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 2023, PCCW reported that 330 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 24.15% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that PCCW has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a