Meiji Holdings Co Ltd

Common Name
Meiji Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
17,270
Ticker
2269
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. is a diversified Japanese holding company specializing in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, Meiji operates primarily through two...

Meiji Holdings Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Meiji Holdings 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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Insights into Meiji Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Meiji Holdings generated a total of 24,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 79.17% of Meiji Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.17% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 16.67% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.

Meiji Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate

79%

How much of Meiji Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Meiji Holdings reported a total waste generation of 24,000 metric tonnes, of which 79.17% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Meiji Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Meiji Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, Meiji Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 22.58%, including a further 11.11% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Meiji Holdings's waste recovery rate increased by 6.7%, including a 6.88% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Meiji Holdings has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.

Meiji Holdings’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

202120222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Meiji Holdings’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Meiji Holdings generated a total of 24,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 4.17% of Meiji Holdings'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. 95.83% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Meiji Holdings’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

202120222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Meiji Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, Meiji Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 22.58%, with an additional 11.11% decline in 2024, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Overall, Meiji Holdings'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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