Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Waste Data Preview
In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy 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 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries generated a total of 144,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 73.61% of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 26.39% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported a total waste generation of 144,000 metric tonnes, of which 73.61% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's total waste generation decreased by 15.29%, including a further 7.1% drop in 2022, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's waste recovery rate increased by 7.88%, but declined by 1.64% in 2022, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, Mitsubishi Heavy 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.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries generated a total of 144,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7.64% of Mitsubishi Heavy 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. 92.36% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's total waste generation decreased by 15.29%, with an additional 7.1% decline in 2022, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's total output increased by 29.86%, including a further 7.64% rise in 2022, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries'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.
How does Mitsubishi Heavy Industries treat its hazardous waste?
In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported that 11,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.64% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 45.45% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.