Unicharm Corp

Common Name
Unicharm
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
1,404
Ticker
8113
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Unicharm Corporation is a leading Japanese company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of personal care and hygiene products. The corporation's key offerings include baby care items like ...

Unicharm Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Unicharm 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.

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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 Unicharm's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Unicharm generated a total of 80,000 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 88.75% of Unicharm's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.25% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Unicharm's Waste Recovery Rate

89%

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

In 2023, Unicharm reported a total waste generation of 80,000 metric tonnes, of which 88.75% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Unicharm has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Unicharm reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Unicharm's total waste generation increased by 6.67%, but declined by 6.98% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.

Over the same period, Unicharm's waste recovery rate increased by 7.36%, including a 6.01% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, while Unicharm has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.

Unicharm’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
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