Sumco Corp

Common Name
Sumco
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Employees
9,850
Ticker
3436
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sumco Corporation is a prominent Japanese company engaged in the production of silicon wafers, essential components in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. These wafers are critical substrates fo...

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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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a. Sumco's Sustainability Report 2024
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Insights into Sumco's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Sumco generated a total of 28,100 metric tonnes of waste. a

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. a

Sumco's Waste Recovery Rate

90%

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. a

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. a

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. a

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

2019202020212022202308.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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