PCCW Ltd

Common Name
PCCW
Country
Hong Kong
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
14,600
Ticker
8
Exchange
HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LTD
Description
PCCW Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications and related services in Hong Kong, Mainland and other parts of China, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through HKT ...

PCCW Waste Data Preview

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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into PCCW's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, PCCW generated a total of 1,367 metric tonnes of waste.

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.

PCCW's Waste Recovery Rate

32%

How much of PCCW's waste is recycled or recovered?

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.

Has PCCW reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

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.

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.

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.

PCCW’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into PCCW’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, PCCW generated a total of 1,367 metric tonnes of waste.

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.

PCCW’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How PCCW reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

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.

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.

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.

How does PCCW treat its hazardous waste?

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.

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.

Breakdown of PCCW's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(24.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(68.1%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(7.8%)
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