Kobe Steel Ltd
Kobe Steel Waste Data Preview
In 2023, 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kobe Steel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kobe Steel generated a total of 4,667,668 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 92.91% of Kobe Steel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 4.15% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Kobe Steel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kobe Steel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kobe Steel reported a total waste generation of 4,667,668 metric tonnes, of which 92.91% 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.
Has Kobe Steel reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Kobe Steel's total waste generation increased by 15.22%, including a 1.99% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Kobe Steel's waste recovery rate declined by 3.53%, with a further 3.62% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Kobe Steel is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Kobe Steel’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kobe Steel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kobe Steel generated a total of 4,667,668 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.39% of Kobe Steel'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. 99.61% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Kobe Steel’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kobe Steel reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Kobe Steel's total waste generation increased by 15.22%, including a 1.99% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Kobe Steel reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 24.39%, with a further 7.87% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Kobe Steel is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.