In 2023, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri 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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In 2023, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri generated a total of 13,820 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 50.22% of Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri'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. 49.78% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2019, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri's total waste generation increased by 171.78%, including a 421.31% 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, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 28.41%, with a further 17.26% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
In 2023, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri reported that 6,940 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 50.22% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.