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Thales SA

Common Name
Thales
Country
France
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
78,189
Ticker
HO
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Thales S.A. is a multinational corporation specializing in aerospace, defense, and high-technology electronics. As a leading provider of advanced systems and services, Thales is integral to the develo...

Thales's Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Thales 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 Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Verified Sources Behind Thales’s Waste Management Data

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a. Thales's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
a. Thales's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023

Insights into Thales's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Thales generated a total of 24,241metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 48.85% of Thales's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 23.47% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 27.68% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a

Thales's Waste Recovery Rate

49%

How much of Thales's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Thales reported a total waste generation of 24,241 metric tonnes, of which 48.85% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Thales is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Thales reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, Thales's total waste generation has decreased by 8.49%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

Over the same period, Thales's waste recovery rate decreased by 13.79%.a

Thales’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Thales’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Thales generated a total of 24,241 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 15.26% of Thales'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.64.58% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 20.16% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a

Thales’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Thales reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, Thales's total waste generation has decreased by 8.49%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.a

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Overall, Thales'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.a

How does Thales treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Thales reported that 3,699 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 15.26% of its overall waste generation.a

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 27.68% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a

Breakdown of Thales's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteDisposed(15.3%)Hazardous WasteRecovered(5.8%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(17.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(61.7%)
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