Telefonica SA
Telefonica Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Telefonica 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's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Telefonica generated a total of 52,787 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 98.66% of Telefonica's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.34% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Telefonica's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Telefonica's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Telefonica reported a total waste generation of 52,787 metric tonnes, of which 98.66% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Telefonica has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Telefonica reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Telefonica's total waste generation decreased by 20.39%, including a further 9.71% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Telefonica's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Telefonica’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Telefonica’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Telefonica’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Telefonica generated a total of 52,787 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.77% of Telefonica'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. 93.23% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Telefonica’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Telefonica reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Telefonica's total waste generation decreased by 20.39%, with an additional 9.71% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Telefonica's total output increased by 37.45%, including a further 54.35% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Telefonica'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.
How does Telefonica treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Telefonica reported that 3,576 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 6.77% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (97.4%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Telefonica has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.