Japan Steel Works Ltd

Common Name
Japan Steel Works
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
5,283
Ticker
5631
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Japan Steel Works Ltd. is a prominent industrial company based in Japan that specializes in manufacturing and engineering steel castings and forgings. It plays a crucial role in the production of high...

Japan Steel Works Waste Data Preview

In 2023, 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into Japan Steel Works's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Japan Steel Works generated a total of 72,637 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 70.38% of Japan Steel Works's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 29.62% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Japan Steel Works's Waste Recovery Rate

70%

How much of Japan Steel Works's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Japan Steel Works reported a total waste generation of 72,637 metric tonnes, of which 70.38% 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.

Has Japan Steel Works reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Japan Steel Works's total waste generation decreased by 14.97%, including a further 13.59% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Japan Steel Works's waste recovery rate declined by 6.64%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.

Overall, Japan Steel Works’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 Steel Works’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Japan Steel Works’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Japan Steel Works generated a total of 72,637 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.25% 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. 99.75% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Japan Steel Works’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Japan Steel Works reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Japan Steel Works's total waste generation decreased by 14.97%, with an additional 13.59% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Overall, Japan Steel Works'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 Steel Works treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, Japan Steel Works reported that 183 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.25% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (92.9%) 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.

Breakdown of Japan Steel Works's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(29.6%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(70.1%)
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