In 2023, Tokyo 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 20,369a | 74,730a | 133,481a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 16,521a | 70,071a | 130,260a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Tokyo Gas generated a total of 20,369metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 81.11% of Tokyo Gas's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.39% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 4.5% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2023, Tokyo Gas reported a total waste generation of 20,369 metric tonnes, of which 81.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Tokyo Gas has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Tokyo Gas's total waste generation decreased by 86.07%, including a further 72.74% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Tokyo Gas's waste recovery rate declined by 16%, with a further 13.5% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Tokyo Gas 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.