In 2025, Saudi Telecom 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 | 3,225a | 5,236a | 7,831a | |
Total Waste Recovered | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,355a | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 27a | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Saudi Telecom generated a total of 3,225 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 42.02% of Saudi Telecom'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.171.29% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Saudi Telecom's total waste generation decreased by 58.82%, with an additional 38.41% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Overall, Saudi Telecom'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, Saudi Telecom reported that 1,355 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 42.02% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (79.7%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Saudi Telecom has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a