Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd
Japan Post Holdings Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings 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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Insights into Japan Post Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings generated a total of 26,990 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 18.6% of Japan Post Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 81.35% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Japan Post Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Japan Post Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported a total waste generation of 26,990 metric tonnes, of which 18.6% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Japan Post Holdings may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Japan Post Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 32.41%, including a further 20.29% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Japan Post Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 18.95%, with a further 11.23% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Japan Post Holdings 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.
Japan Post Holdingsās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Japan Post Holdingsās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings generated a total of 26,990 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.05% of Japan Post Holdings'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. 60.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 39.53% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Japan Post Holdingsās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Japan Post Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Japan Post Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 32.41%, with an additional 20.29% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Japan Post Holdings reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 23.91%, with a further 40.38% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Japan Post Holdings has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.
How does Japan Post Holdings treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Japan Post Holdings reported that 14 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.05% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (3,041.67%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Japan Post Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.