TDK Corp

Common Name
TDK
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
105,067
Ticker
6762
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
TDK Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and materials, is renowned for its innovation in the technology sector. The company's core products include passive components, such as...

TDK Waste Data Preview

In 2024, TDK 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.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into TDK's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, TDK generated a total of 121,617 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 99.75% of TDK's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.25% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

TDK's Waste Recovery Rate

100%

How much of TDK's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, TDK reported a total waste generation of 121,617 metric tonnes, of which 99.75% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that TDK has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has TDK reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2020, TDK's total waste generation increased by 11.7%, but declined by 6.95% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.

Over the same period, TDK's waste recovery rate increased by 6.53%, while holding steady in 2024, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.

Overall, TDK’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.

TDK’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into TDK’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, TDK generated a total of 121,617 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0.29% of TDK'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. 99.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

TDK’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How TDK reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2020, TDK's total waste generation increased by 11.7%, including a 6.95% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, TDK reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 59.11%, with a further 35.78% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.

Overall, TDK has increased waste over time but is now demonstrating meaningful progress in both reducing waste generation and lowering its hazardous content, potentially signaling a turning point toward sustainability.

How does TDK treat its hazardous waste?

In 2024, TDK reported that 349 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.29% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (97.13%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that TDK has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of TDK's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(99.5%)
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