Shimadzu Corp
Shimadzu Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Shimadzu 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 Shimadzu's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Shimadzu generated a total of 5,527 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 99.7% of Shimadzu's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.31% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Shimadzu's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Shimadzu's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Shimadzu reported a total waste generation of 5,527 metric tonnes, of which 99.7% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Shimadzu has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Shimadzu reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2020, Shimadzu's total waste generation increased by 4.01%, but declined by 6.16% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Shimadzu's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.
Overall, Shimadzu’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.
Shimadzu’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Shimadzu’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Shimadzu generated a total of 5,527 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 4.58% of Shimadzu'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. 95.42% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Shimadzu’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Shimadzu reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2020, Shimadzu's total waste generation increased by 4.01%, including a 6.16% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Shimadzu's total output increased by 44.79%, including a further 23.68% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Shimadzu has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.