Sumco Corp
Sumco Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Sumco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Sumco's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sumco generated a total of 28,100 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 90.04% of Sumco's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.96% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Sumco's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Sumco's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Sumco reported a total waste generation of 28,100 metric tonnes, of which 90.04% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Sumco has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Sumco reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Sumco's total waste generation increased by 2.93%, but declined by 13.54% 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, Sumco's waste recovery rate increased by 17.05%, including a 8.38% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while Sumco 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.
Sumco’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered