SK Telecom Co Ltd
SK Telecom Waste Data Preview
In 2023, SK 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.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into SK Telecom's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, SK Telecom generated a total of 1,229 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 34.91% of SK Telecom's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.09% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
SK Telecom's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of SK Telecom's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, SK Telecom reported a total waste generation of 1,229 metric tonnes, of which 34.91% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that SK Telecom is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has SK Telecom reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, SK Telecom's total waste generation decreased by 29.37%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.
Over the same period, SK Telecom's waste recovery rate increased by 45.65%, including a 2.39% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, SK Telecom appears to have stabilized its waste output following a period of long-term reduction, while continuing to improve its recovery practices. This suggests consolidation of earlier gains with stronger waste treatment efforts.
SK Telecom’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into SK Telecom’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, SK Telecom generated a total of 1,229 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.42% of SK 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. 96.58% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
SK Telecom’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How SK Telecom reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, SK Telecom's total waste generation decreased by 29.37%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 88.78%, yet rose by 44.83% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, SK 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.