In 2023, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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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In 2023, Sumitomo Electric Industries generated a total of 193,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 82.85% of Sumitomo Electric Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.15% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Sumitomo Electric Industries reported a total waste generation of 193,000 metric tonnes, of which 82.85% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Sumitomo Electric Industries has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2020, Sumitomo Electric Industries's total waste generation increased by 13.8%, including a 4.49% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.