In 2024, Asahi Kasei 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 559,100a | 514,000a | 600,900a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 405,300a | 371,500a | 451,700a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 19,900a | 14,600a | 18,600a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Asahi Kasei generated a total of 559,100metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 72.49% of Asahi Kasei's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 27.51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Asahi Kasei reported a total waste generation of 559,100 metric tonnes, of which 72.49% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Asahi Kasei is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2020, Asahi Kasei's total waste generation decreased by 2.08%, yet rose by 8.77% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Asahi Kasei's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2024, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Asahi Kasei’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.