Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd
Otsuka Holdings Waste Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
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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 Otsuka Holdings's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Otsuka Holdings generated a total of 85,036 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 55.67% of Otsuka Holdings's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 21.86% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 22.46% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Otsuka Holdings's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Otsuka Holdings's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Otsuka Holdings reported a total waste generation of 85,036 metric tonnes, of which 55.67% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Otsuka Holdings is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Otsuka Holdings reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Otsuka Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 7.41%, including a further 8.51% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Otsuka Holdings's waste recovery rate declined by 20.72%, with a further 20.26% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Otsuka Holdings has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Otsuka Holdingsās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Otsuka Holdingsās Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Otsuka Holdings generated a total of 85,036 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 11.86% 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. 88.14% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Otsuka Holdingsās Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Otsuka Holdings reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Otsuka Holdings's total waste generation decreased by 7.41%, with an additional 8.51% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Otsuka Holdings's total output increased by 10.2%, including a further 4.55% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Otsuka Holdings'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 Otsuka Holdings treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Otsuka Holdings reported that 10,085 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 11.86% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (65.29%) 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.