Komatsu Ltd
Komatsu's 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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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.a
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.a
Komatsu’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- 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.a
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.a