In 2025, Kuraray 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 123,693a | 127,062a | 154,576a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 57,970a | 63,993a | 59,793a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Kuraray generated a total of 123,693metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 46.87% of Kuraray's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.07% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 51.06% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2025, Kuraray reported a total waste generation of 123,693 metric tonnes, of which 46.87% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kuraray is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2019, Kuraray's total waste generation decreased by 28.71%, including a further 2.65% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Kuraray's waste recovery rate declined by 8.47%, with a further 6.94% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Kuraray 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.