In 2024, Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 | 13,000a | 23,000a | 19,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,620a | 16,180a | 13,140a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,430a | 1,370a | 1,600a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Japan Petroleum Exploration generated a total of 13,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 35.54% of Japan Petroleum Exploration's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 49.77% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 14.69% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2024, Japan Petroleum Exploration reported a total waste generation of 13,000 metric tonnes, of which 35.54% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Japan Petroleum Exploration is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Japan Petroleum Exploration's total waste generation decreased by 31.58%, including a further 43.48% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Japan Petroleum Exploration's waste recovery rate declined by 48.61%, with a further 49.48% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Japan Petroleum Exploration has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
In 2024, Japan Petroleum Exploration generated a total of 13,000 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 11% of Japan Petroleum Exploration'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.92.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Japan Petroleum Exploration's total waste generation decreased by 31.58%, with an additional 43.48% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Japan Petroleum Exploration's total output increased by 30.63%, including a further 84.67% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration'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