Komatsu Ltd

Common Name
Komatsu
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
Employees
65,738
Ticker
6301
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Komatsu Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Primarily known for its construction, mining, and forestry machinery, Komatsu Ltd. plays a ...

Komatsu Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Komatsu 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 Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Komatsu’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Komatsu generated a total of 72,644 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 11.98% of Komatsu'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. 88.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Komatsu’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Komatsu reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Komatsu's total waste generation decreased by 24.01%, with an additional 30.15% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Overall, Komatsu'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.

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