East Japan Railway Co
East Japan Railway Waste Data Preview
In 2024, East Japan Railway 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 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 East Japan Railway's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, East Japan Railway generated a total of 643,267 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 89.05% of East Japan Railway's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 10.95% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
East Japan Railway's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of East Japan Railway's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, East Japan Railway reported a total waste generation of 643,267 metric tonnes, of which 89.05% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that East Japan Railway has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has East Japan Railway reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, East Japan Railway's total waste generation decreased by 4.33%, including a further 13.73% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, East Japan Railway's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 1.07% in 2024, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.
Overall, East Japan Railway’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.
East Japan Railway’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered