In 2024, Japan Steel Works 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 | 80,278a | 72,637a | 84,061a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 53,658a | 51,121a | 58,714a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 209a | 183a | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 26,600a | 21,502a | N/A |
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In 2024, Japan Steel Works generated a total of 80,278metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 66.84% of Japan Steel Works's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 33.16% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Japan Steel Works reported a total waste generation of 80,278 metric tonnes, of which 66.84% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Japan Steel Works is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Japan Steel Works's total waste generation decreased by 4.5%, yet rose by 10.52% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Japan Steel Works's waste recovery rate declined by 4.3%, with a further 5.03% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, Japan Steel Works had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
In 2024, Japan Steel Works generated a total of 80,278 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.26% of Japan Steel Works'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.99.74% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Japan Steel Works's total waste generation fell by 4.5%, but rose by 10.52% in 2024, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Since 2024, Japan Steel Works's hazardous waste generation has increased by 3.34%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..a
Overall, Japan Steel Works has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.a
In 2024, Japan Steel Works reported that 209 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.26% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (88.04%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Japan Steel Works has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a