Japan Post Bank Co Ltd

Common Name
Japan Post Bank
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
11,419
Ticker
7182
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. is a prominent financial institution in Japan, primarily focused on offering a wide array of banking services. As one of the largest banks in the country, it provides persona...

Japan Post Bank Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Japan Post Bank 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 Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Japan Post Bank's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Japan Post Bank generated a total of 91 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 92.31% of Japan Post Bank's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 7.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Japan Post Bank's Waste Recovery Rate

92%

How much of Japan Post Bank's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported a total waste generation of 91 metric tonnes, of which 92.31% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Japan Post Bank has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Japan Post Bank reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Japan Post Bank's total waste generation decreased by 29.46%, yet rose by 1.11% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.

Over the same period, Japan Post Bank's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2024, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.

Overall, Japan Post Bank’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.

Japan Post Bank’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Japan Post Bank’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Japan Post Bank generated a total of 91 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 24.18% of Japan Post Bank'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. 75.82% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Japan Post Bank’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Japan Post Bank reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Japan Post Bank's total waste generation fell by 29.46%, but rose by 1.11% in 2024 , potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.

Over the same period, Japan Post Bank saw a long-term increase of 3.96% in hazardous waste share, but a 5.4% reduction in 2024, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.

Overall, Japan Post Bank'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.

How does Japan Post Bank treat its hazardous waste?

In 2024, Japan Post Bank reported that 22 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 24.18% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Japan Post Bank has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of Japan Post Bank's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(24.2%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(7.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(68.1%)
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