In 2023, Tencent Holdings 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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In 2023, Tencent Holdings generated a total of 47,858 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 9.75% of Tencent Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 90.25% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Tencent Holdings reported a total waste generation of 47,858 metric tonnes, of which 9.75% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Tencent Holdings may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Since 2021, Tencent Holdings's total waste generation increased by 58.61%, including a 40.29% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Tencent Holdings's waste recovery rate increased by 14.48%.
In 2023, Tencent Holdings generated a total of 47,858 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.76% of Tencent Holdings'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. 97.24% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, Tencent Holdings's total waste generation increased by 58.61%, including a 40.29% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Tencent Holdings saw a long-term increase of 157.43% in hazardous waste share, but a 10.36% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, Tencent Holdings'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.