In 2023, Toho Gas 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, Toho Gas generated a total of 34,078 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 89.44% of Toho Gas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.2% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 7.35% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, Toho Gas reported a total waste generation of 34,078 metric tonnes, of which 89.44% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Toho Gas has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2019, Toho Gas's total waste generation decreased by 7.93%, including a further 11.7% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Toho Gas's waste recovery rate declined by 4.28%, and then remained stable in 2023, possibly indicating that earlier setbacks have leveled off without signs of active improvement.
Overall, Toho Gas’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.
In 2023, Toho Gas generated a total of 34,078 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.37% of Toho Gas'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. 99.63% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2019, Toho Gas's total waste generation decreased by 7.93%, with an additional 11.7% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Toho Gas's total output increased by 327.69%, including a further 7,034.69% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Toho Gas's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.