Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
Idemitsu Kosan Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan 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 Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Idemitsu Kosan's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan generated a total of 242,238 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 82.88% of Idemitsu Kosan's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.79% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 16.33% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Idemitsu Kosan's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Idemitsu Kosan's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported a total waste generation of 242,238 metric tonnes, of which 82.88% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Idemitsu Kosan has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Idemitsu Kosan reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Idemitsu Kosan's total waste generation increased by 2.22%, including a 7.48% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Idemitsu Kosan's waste recovery rate declined by 16.08%, with a further 1.41% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Idemitsu Kosan is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Idemitsu Kosan’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Idemitsu Kosan’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan generated a total of 242,238 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.89% of Idemitsu Kosan'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. 94.11% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Idemitsu Kosan’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Idemitsu Kosan reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Idemitsu Kosan's total waste generation increased by 2.22%, including a 7.48% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Idemitsu Kosan's total output increased by 75.02%, including a further 90.54% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Idemitsu Kosan has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.
How does Idemitsu Kosan treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Idemitsu Kosan reported that 14,274 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.89% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (87.16%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Idemitsu Kosan has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.