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E-Mart Inc

Common Name
E-Mart
Country
South Korea
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
21,744
Ticker
139480
Exchange
Korea Exchange
Description
E-Mart Inc. is a leading retail company based in South Korea, primarily engaged in the supermarket and hypermarket industry. Established in 1993, E-Mart stands as a significant player in the South Kor...

E-Mart's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, E-Mart 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
97,205a
100,002a
104,441a
Total Waste Recovered
95,497a
95,480a
99,941a
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
4.16a
0.378a
0.537a
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
1,600a
4,522a
4,500a
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a. E-Mart's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into E-Mart's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, E-Mart generated a total of 97,205metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 98.24% of E-Mart's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.65% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

E-Mart's Waste Recovery Rate

98%

How much of E-Mart's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, E-Mart reported a total waste generation of 97,205 metric tonnes, of which 98.24% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that E-Mart has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a

Has E-Mart reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2023, E-Mart's total waste generation decreased by 6.93%, including a further 2.8% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a

Over the same period, E-Mart's waste recovery rate increased by 2.67%, including a 2.9% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a

Overall, E-Mart 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.

E-Mart’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into E-Mart’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2025, E-Mart generated a total of 97,205 metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 0% of E-Mart'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.99.89% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a

E-Mart’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How E-Mart reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2023, E-Mart's total waste generation decreased by 6.93%, with an additional 2.8% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in E-Mart's total output increased by 732.34%, including a further 1,032.2% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a

Overall, E-Mart'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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