In 2024, Sumitomo Heavy 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 type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 47,812a | 56,615a | 58,403a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 12,978a | 16,354a | 14,809a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 737a | 650a | 693a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Sumitomo Heavy Industries generated a total of 47,812metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 27.14% of Sumitomo Heavy Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.84% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 71.01% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2024, Sumitomo Heavy Industries reported a total waste generation of 47,812 metric tonnes, of which 27.14% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sumitomo Heavy Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2020, Sumitomo Heavy Industries's total waste generation decreased by 21.45%, including a further 15.55% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Sumitomo Heavy Industries's waste recovery rate declined by 12.01%, with a further 6.03% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Sumitomo Heavy Industries has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.