Kyushu Railway Co

Common Name
Kyushu Railway
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
15,202
Ticker
9142
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kyushu Railway Company is a prominent transportation and railway service provider in Japan. Its primary function is to operate a comprehensive network of railway systems in the Kyushu region, serving ...

Kyushu Railway Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Kyushu Railway 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 Kyushu Railway's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Kyushu Railway generated a total of 80,004 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0% of Kyushu Railway's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 100% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Kyushu Railway's Waste Recovery Rate

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How much of Kyushu Railway's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Kyushu Railway reported a total waste generation of 80,004 metric tonnes, of which 0% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Kyushu Railway may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.

Has Kyushu Railway reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2022, Kyushu Railway's total waste generation decreased by 3.61%, including a further 6.98% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Kyushu Railway's waste recovery rate declined by 22.19%, yet improved by 7.5% in 2024, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.

Overall, Kyushu Railway’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.

Kyushu Railway’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Kyushu Railway’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Kyushu Railway generated a total of 80,004 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.02% of Kyushu Railway'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. 99.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Kyushu Railway’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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

How Kyushu Railway reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2022, Kyushu Railway's total waste generation decreased by 3.61%, with an additional 6.98% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, Kyushu Railway reduced the share of hazardous waste by 22.41%, then maintained stable levels in 2024, potentially marking the consolidation of earlier progress in eliminating high-risk materials from its waste stream.

Overall, Kyushu Railway'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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