Safaricom PLC
Safaricom's Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Safaricom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Safaricom's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Safaricom generated a total of 469metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.2% of Safaricom's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Safaricom's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Safaricom's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Safaricom reported a total waste generation of 469 metric tonnes, of which 99.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Safaricom has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has Safaricom reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Safaricom's total waste generation decreased by 1.87%, yet rose by 105% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.ab
Over the same period, Safaricom's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 2.72% in 2024, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.ab
Overall, Safaricom’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.
Safaricom’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Safaricom’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Safaricom generated a total of 469 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 61.97% of Safaricom'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.38.03% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Safaricom’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Safaricom reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Safaricom's total waste generation fell by 1.87%, but rose by 105% in 2024, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.ab
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Safaricom's total output increased by 59.99%, including a further 7.33% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.ab
Overall, Safaricom had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.ab
How does Safaricom treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Safaricom reported that 290 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 61.97% 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 Safaricom has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a