In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 21,852a | 26,976a | 33,831a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,072a | 5,019a | 7,093a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 12a | 14.4a | 30.3a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Japan Post Holdings generated a total of 21,852metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 18.63% of Japan Post Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 81.37% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Japan Post Holdings reported a total waste generation of 21,852 metric tonnes, of which 18.63% 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.a
Since 2020, Japan Post Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 42.88%, including a further 18.99% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Japan Post Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 22.13%, and then remained stable in 2024, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.a
Overall, Japan Post Holdings’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.