Telefonica Brasil SA
Telefonica Brasil Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil 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 Telefonica Brasil's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil generated a total of 25,883 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 85.25% of Telefonica Brasil's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.75% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Telefonica Brasil's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Telefonica Brasil's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported a total waste generation of 25,883 metric tonnes, of which 85.25% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Telefonica Brasil has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Telefonica Brasil reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Telefonica Brasil's total waste generation decreased by 8.68%, including a further 16.78% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Telefonica Brasil's waste recovery rate declined by 12.43%, with a further 10.3% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Telefonica Brasil has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Telefonica Brasil’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Telefonica Brasil’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil generated a total of 25,883 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 80.41% of Telefonica Brasil'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. 11.75% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 7.84% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Telefonica Brasil’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Telefonica Brasil reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Telefonica Brasil's total waste generation decreased by 8.68%, with an additional 16.78% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Telefonica Brasil reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 19.59%, with a further 14.59% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Telefonica Brasil has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.
How does Telefonica Brasil treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Telefonica Brasil reported that 20,812 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 80.41% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (97.63%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Telefonica Brasil has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.