In 2023, Kansai Electric Power 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 609,800a | 671,800a | 762,700a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 594,600a | 664,200a | 745,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 7,900a | 3,800a | 7,940a |
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In 2023, Kansai Electric Power generated a total of 609,800metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 97.51% of Kansai Electric Power's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.49% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Kansai Electric Power reported a total waste generation of 609,800 metric tonnes, of which 97.51% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Kansai Electric Power has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Kansai Electric Power's total waste generation decreased by 1.8%, including a further 9.23% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Kansai Electric Power's waste recovery rate declined by 2.34%, with a further 1.38% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Kansai Electric Power 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.