Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA
Terna Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Terna 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Terna's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Terna generated a total of 12,369 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 80.66% of Terna's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 19.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Terna's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Terna's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Terna reported a total waste generation of 12,369 metric tonnes, of which 80.66% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Terna has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Terna reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Terna's total waste generation increased by 5.1%, but remained relatively stable in 2023, suggesting that past growth in waste production may have recently plateaued.
Over the same period, Terna's waste recovery rate declined by 4.38%, with a further 8.96% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Terna continues to produce more waste than in earlier years, while falling short on recovery. Recent stagnation in waste output offers little relief if recovery performance continues to weaken.
Terna’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Terna’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Terna generated a total of 12,369 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 37.56% of Terna'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. 54.97% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 7.46% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Terna’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Terna reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Terna's total waste generation increased by 5.1%, including a 0.1% 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, Terna reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 21.94%, with a further 26.84% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Terna'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 Terna treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Terna reported that 4,646 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 37.56% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (86.2%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Terna has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.