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SK Networks Co Ltd

Common Name
SK Networks
Country
South Korea
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
1,237
Ticker
001740
Exchange
Korea Exchange
Description
Sk Networks Co. Ltd. is a South Korean corporation engaged in diversified business operations, including energy, telecommunications, and trading. As a key player in these sectors, the company primaril...

SK Networks's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, SK Networks 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
5,332a
6,771.2a
7,964.3a
Total Waste Recovered
5,010.6a
5,913.2a
5,948.7a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
7.3a
5.1a
36a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
320.3a
858a
1,979.6a
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a. SK Networks's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into SK Networks's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, SK Networks generated a total of 5,332metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 93.97% of SK Networks's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.03% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

SK Networks's Waste Recovery Rate

94%

How much of SK Networks's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, SK Networks reported a total waste generation of 5,332 metric tonnes, of which 93.97% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that SK Networks has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has SK Networks reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, SK Networks's total waste generation decreased by 33.05%, including a further 21.25% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

Over the same period, SK Networks's waste recovery rate increased by 25.81%, including a 7.61% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a

Overall, SK Networks 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.

SK Networks’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

20232024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into SK Networks’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, SK Networks generated a total of 5,332 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 0.14% of SK Networks'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.99.86% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

SK Networks’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20232024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How SK Networks reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, SK Networks's total waste generation decreased by 33.05%, with an additional 21.25% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 69.71%, yet rose by 81.77% in 2025, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.a

Overall, SK Networks'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

How does SK Networks treat its hazardous waste?

In 2025, SK Networks reported that 7 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.14% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (83.56%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that SK Networks has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a

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

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(6.0%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(93.9%)
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