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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. a
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. a
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. a
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. a