Nippon Steel Corp
Nippon Steel Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Nippon Steel 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 Nippon Steel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Nippon Steel generated a total of 21,160,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99% of Nippon Steel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.33% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Nippon Steel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Nippon Steel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported a total waste generation of 21,160,000 metric tonnes, of which 99% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Nippon Steel has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Insights into Nippon Steelās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Nippon Steel generated a total of 21,160,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 15.55% of Nippon Steel'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. 73.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 11.25% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
How does Nippon Steel treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Nippon Steel reported that 3,290,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 15.55% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (98.27%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Nippon Steel has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.