In 2023, Obayashi 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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In 2023, Obayashi generated a total of 1,977,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 87.46% of Obayashi's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 8.1% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, Obayashi reported a total waste generation of 1,977,000 metric tonnes, of which 87.46% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Obayashi has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2019, Obayashi's total waste generation decreased by 8.77%, including a further 21.45% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Obayashi's waste recovery rate increased by 5.82%, including a 1.3% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Obayashi 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.