In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 41,664a | 59,233a | 45,756b | |
Total Waste Recovered | 54,756a | 68,366a | 52,080b | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 6,494a | 5,951a | 3,576b | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 1,860a | 1,981a | 614b |
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In 2025, Telefonica generated a total of 41,664metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 131.42% of Telefonica's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Telefonica reported a total waste generation of 41,664 metric tonnes, of which 131.42% 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.a
Since 2023, Telefonica's total waste generation decreased by 8.94%, including a further 29.66% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.ab
Over the same period, Telefonica's waste recovery rate increased by 15.46%, including a 13.87% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.ab
Overall, Telefonica 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.
In 2025, Telefonica generated a total of 41,664 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 15.59% 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.84.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Telefonica's total waste generation decreased by 8.94%, with an additional 29.66% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.ab
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Telefonica's total output increased by 99.44%, including a further 55.14% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.ab
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.ab
In 2025, Telefonica reported that 6,494 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 15.59% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (99.77%) 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.a