In 2024, Otsuka Holdings 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 90,559a | 85,036a | 92,943a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 70,600a | 66,442a | 64,891a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 11,746a | 10,085a | 10,543a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 16,066a | 15,093a | 23,874a |
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In 2024, Otsuka Holdings generated a total of 90,559metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 77.96% of Otsuka Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 22.04% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported a total waste generation of 90,559 metric tonnes, of which 77.96% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Otsuka Holdings has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2020, Otsuka Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 1.39%, yet rose by 6.49% in 2024, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Otsuka Holdings's waste recovery rate increased by 11.03%, while holding steady in 2024, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Otsuka Holdings’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.
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings generated a total of 90,559 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 12.97% of Otsuka Holdings'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.87.03% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2020, Otsuka Holdings's total waste generation fell by 1.39%, but rose by 6.49% in 2024, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Otsuka Holdings's total output increased by 20.52%, including a further 9.37% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Otsuka Holdings had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.a
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported that 11,746 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 12.97% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (66.85%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Otsuka Holdings has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a