In 2024, Vodacom Group 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 2024, Vodacom Group generated a total of 2,551 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 50.09% of Vodacom Group'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. 49.91% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2024, Vodacom Group's total waste generation has decreased by 11.79%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Since 2024, Vodacom Group's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 16.01%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards.
Overall, Vodacom Group has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing.