Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd
Sumitomo Chemical Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Sumitomo 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 Sumitomo Chemical's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical generated a total of 297,476 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 46.64% of Sumitomo Chemical's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 57.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Sumitomo Chemical's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Sumitomo Chemical's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported a total waste generation of 297,476 metric tonnes, of which 46.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sumitomo Chemical is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Sumitomo Chemical reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Sumitomo Chemical's total waste generation decreased by 19.35%, including a further 31.19% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Sumitomo Chemical's waste recovery rate declined by 21.43%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.
Overall, Sumitomo Chemical’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.
Sumitomo Chemical’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered