Swisscom AG
Swisscom's Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Swisscom 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 Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Swisscom's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Swisscom generated a total of 3,489 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 69.02% of Swisscom's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 30.98% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Swisscom's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Swisscom's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Swisscom reported a total waste generation of 3,489 metric tonnes, of which 69.02% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Swisscom is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Swisscom reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Swisscom's total waste generation decreased by 21.79%, including a further 15.38% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time. a b
Over the same period, Swisscom's waste recovery rate increased by 49.53%, including a 8.69% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a b
Overall, Swisscom 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.
Swisscom’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Swisscom’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Swisscom generated a total of 3,489 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 7.11% of Swisscom'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. 23.88% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 69.02% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized. a
Swisscom’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Swisscom reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Swisscom's total waste generation decreased by 21.79%, with an additional 15.38% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source. a b
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Swisscom's total output increased by 1,032.47%, including a further 19.62% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks. a b
Overall, Swisscom'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 b