Mitsui Chemicals Inc
Mitsui Chemicals Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals 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 Mitsui Chemicals's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals generated a total of 362,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 39.35% of Mitsui Chemicals's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60.09% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Mitsui Chemicals's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Mitsui Chemicals's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals reported a total waste generation of 362,600 metric tonnes, of which 39.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Mitsui Chemicals is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Mitsui Chemicals reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Mitsui Chemicals's total waste generation increased by 75.93%, including a 70.08% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Mitsui Chemicals's waste recovery rate increased by 43.3%, including a 38.23% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Mitsui Chemicals has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
Mitsui Chemicals’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Mitsui Chemicals’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals generated a total of 362,600 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 10.89% of Mitsui Chemicals'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. 89.11% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Mitsui Chemicals’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Mitsui Chemicals reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Mitsui Chemicals's total waste generation increased by 75.93%, including a 70.08% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Overall, Mitsui Chemicals'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 Mitsui Chemicals treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Mitsui Chemicals reported that 39,500 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 10.89% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 44.56% 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.