In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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 - 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 Metal Mining generated a total of 7,007,100 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.49% of Sumitomo Metal Mining's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 99.51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported a total waste generation of 7,007,100 metric tonnes, of which 0.49% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Sumitomo Metal Mining may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining generated a total of 7,007,100 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.1% of Sumitomo Metal Mining's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 98.9% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported that 76,800 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.1% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 12.24% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.