In 2024, Furukawa Electric 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 | 45,000a | 40,000a | 42,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 32,400a | 33,300a | 35,100a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 4,832a | 3,872a | 4,524a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Furukawa Electric generated a total of 45,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 72% of Furukawa Electric's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.22% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 15.78% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2024, Furukawa Electric reported a total waste generation of 45,000 metric tonnes, of which 72% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Furukawa Electric is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2020, Furukawa Electric's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but increased by 12.5% in 2024, potentially signaling a short-term operational expansion or reduced focus on waste prevention.a
Over the same period, Furukawa Electric's waste recovery rate increased by 8.72%, but declined by 13.51% in 2024, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Furukawa Electric’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.