Osaka Gas Co Ltd

Common Name
Osaka Gas
Country
Japan
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Employees
21,159
Ticker
9532
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is a key player in the energy sector, specializing in the supply and distribution of natural gas and related services. As a major utility company in Japan, it plays an essential ro...

Osaka Gas Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Osaka Gas 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 Osaka Gas's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Osaka Gas generated a total of 102,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 97.06% of Osaka Gas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Osaka Gas's Waste Recovery Rate

97%

How much of Osaka Gas's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Osaka Gas reported a total waste generation of 102,000 metric tonnes, of which 97.06% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Osaka Gas has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Osaka Gas reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2019, Osaka Gas's total waste generation decreased by 15.7%, including a further 10.53% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, Osaka Gas's waste recovery rate increased by 1.24%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.

Overall, Osaka Gas’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.

Osaka Gas’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Osaka Gas’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Osaka Gas generated a total of 102,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 98.92% of Osaka Gas'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. 1.08% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Osaka Gas’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Osaka Gas reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2019, Osaka Gas's total waste generation decreased by 15.7%, with an additional 10.53% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Overall, Osaka Gas'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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