Kurita Water Industries Ltd
Kurita Water Industries Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Kurita Water Industries 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 | 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 Kurita Water Industries's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Kurita Water Industries generated a total of 79,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 28.73% of Kurita Water Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.66% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 58.61% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Kurita Water Industries's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kurita Water Industries's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Kurita Water Industries reported a total waste generation of 79,000 metric tonnes, of which 28.73% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kurita Water Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Kurita Water Industries reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Kurita Water Industries's total waste generation decreased by 19.39%, including a further 23.3% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Kurita Water Industries's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 2.06% in 2024, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.
Overall, Kurita Water Industries’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Kurita Water Industries’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Kurita Water Industries’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Kurita Water Industries generated a total of 79,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 37.97% of Kurita Water Industries'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. 31.65% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 30.38% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Kurita Water Industries’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Kurita Water Industries reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Kurita Water Industries's total waste generation decreased by 19.39%, with an additional 23.3% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Kurita Water Industries reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 2.07%, with a further 2.22% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Kurita Water Industries has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.
How does Kurita Water Industries treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Kurita Water Industries reported that 30,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 37.97% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 9% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Kurita Water Industries’s current hazardous waste practices.