Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Shin-Etsu Chemical Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical generated a total of 269,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 75.46% of Shin-Etsu Chemical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 12.55% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 11.99% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Shin-Etsu Chemical's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Shin-Etsu Chemical's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a total waste generation of 269,000 metric tonnes, of which 75.46% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Shin-Etsu Chemical has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Shin-Etsu Chemical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Shin-Etsu Chemical's total waste generation increased by 3.86%, but declined by 7.24% 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, Shin-Etsu Chemical's waste recovery rate increased by 10.43%, including a 2.27% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Shin-Etsu Chemical has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
Shin-Etsu Chemicalās Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered