In 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson 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 | 10,987a | 10,210a | 7,182a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 8,498a | 7,781a | 3,979a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,729a | 4,213a | 105a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 2,356a | 2,248a | 3,141a |
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In 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson generated a total of 10,987metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 77.35% of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported a total waste generation of 10,987 metric tonnes, of which 77.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2021, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's total waste generation increased by 62.12%, including a 7.61%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's waste recovery rate increased by 1.49%.a
In 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson generated a total of 10,987 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 43.04% of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson'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.56.96% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2021, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's total waste generation increased by 62.12%, including a 7.61% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Since 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's hazardous waste generation has increased by 4.31%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..a
Overall, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.a
In 2025, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson reported that 4,729 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 43.04% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (97.19%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a