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Softcat PLC

Common Name
Softcat
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronics & Computer Distribution
Employees
2,509
Ticker
SCT
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Softcat plc is a leading provider of IT infrastructure solutions to corporate and public sector organizations across the UK and internationally. Founded in 1993 by Peter Kelly as Software Catalogue (o...

Softcat's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Softcat 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
125.12a
194.18a
508.15a
Total Waste Recovered
37.95a
N/AN/A
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
5,186a
5,026a
7,525a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
N/AN/AN/A
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a. Softcat's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Softcat's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Softcat generated a total of 125metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 30.33% of Softcat's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 69.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Softcat's Waste Recovery Rate

30%

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

In 2025, Softcat reported a total waste generation of 125 metric tonnes, of which 30.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Softcat is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Softcat reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Softcat's total waste generation decreased by 75.38%, including a further 35.56% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

a

Softcat’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202503570105140tonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2025, Softcat generated a total of 125 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 4,144.82% of Softcat'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.100% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

Softcat’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

20232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Softcat reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Softcat's total waste generation decreased by 75.38%, with an additional 35.56% 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 in Softcat's total output increased by 179.89%, including a further 60.14% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a

Overall, Softcat'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

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