In 2024, Kobe Steel 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 | 4,567,831a | 4,667,668a | 4,576,542a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 4,400,036a | 4,336,499a | 4,411,651a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 18,889a | 18,414a | 19,597a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Kobe Steel generated a total of 4,567,831metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 96.33% of Kobe Steel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.03% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Kobe Steel reported a total waste generation of 4,567,831 metric tonnes, of which 96.33% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Kobe Steel has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Kobe Steel's total waste generation remained relatively flat, but fell by 2.14% in 2024, which may reflect the beginning of a downward trend in material intensity or waste generation.a
Over the same period, Kobe Steel's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 3.68% in 2024, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.a
Overall, Kobe Steel has recently improved its recovery performance while reducing waste generation, breaking from long-term stagnation and potentially signaling the start of a more sustainability-oriented trajectory.