Advantest Corp
Advantest Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Advantest 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 Advantest's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Advantest generated a total of 1,375 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 84.15% of Advantest's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 15.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Advantest's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Advantest's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Advantest reported a total waste generation of 1,375 metric tonnes, of which 84.15% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Advantest has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Advantest reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Advantest's total waste generation increased by 4.25%, including a 1.7% 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, Advantest's waste recovery rate increased by 33.72%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Advantest’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Advantest’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Advantest’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Advantest generated a total of 1,375 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.47% of Advantest'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. 97.53% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Advantest’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Advantest reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2018, Advantest's total waste generation increased by 4.25%, including a 1.7% 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, the share of hazardous waste in Advantest's total output increased by 226.15%, including a further 85.73% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Advantest has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.