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Denso Corp

Common Name
Denso
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts
Employees
158,056
Ticker
6902
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Denso Corporation is a leading global automotive components manufacturer, specializing in the development and production of advanced technology solutions for the automotive industry. As a major player...

Denso's Waste Data Preview

In 2022, Denso 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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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Verified Sources Behind Denso’s Waste Management Data

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a. Denso's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
a. Denso's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Denso's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2022, Denso generated a total of 155,051metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 19.84% of Denso's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.01% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 80.16% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a

Denso's Waste Recovery Rate

20%

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

In 2022, Denso reported a total waste generation of 155,051 metric tonnes, of which 19.84% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Denso may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a

Has Denso reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Denso's total waste generation decreased by 18.08%, including a further 2.35% drop in 2022, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

Over the same period, Denso's waste recovery rate increased by 18.58%, including a 14.3% rise in 2022, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a

Overall, Denso has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.

Denso’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

201920202021202208 k16 k24 k32 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

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

In 2022, Denso generated a total of 155,051 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 1.64% of Denso'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.80.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 18.2% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a

Denso’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2019202020212022040 k80 k120 k160 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Denso reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Denso's total waste generation decreased by 18.08%, with an additional 2.35% decline in 2022, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Denso's total output increased by 47.01%, including a further 10.95% rise in 2022, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a

Overall, Denso'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

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