Hitachi Ltd
Hitachi Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Hitachi 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 - 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 Hitachi's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Hitachi generated a total of 164,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 90.85% of Hitachi's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 6.71% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Hitachi's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Hitachi's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Hitachi reported a total waste generation of 164,000 metric tonnes, of which 90.85% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Hitachi has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Hitachi reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Hitachi's total waste generation decreased by 87.4%, including a further 53.93% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Hitachi's waste recovery rate increased by 25.18%, including a 11.53% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Hitachi 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.
Hitachiās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Hitachiās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Hitachi generated a total of 164,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7.93% of Hitachi'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. 92.07% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Hitachiās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Hitachi reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Hitachi's total waste generation decreased by 87.4%, with an additional 53.93% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Hitachi saw a long-term increase of 84.3% in hazardous waste share, but a 50.49% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.
Overall, while Hitachi is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.
How does Hitachi treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Hitachi reported that 13,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.93% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (60.77%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Hitachi has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.