West Japan Railway Co

Common Name
West Japan Railway
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Employees
45,450
Ticker
9021
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
West Japan Railway Company, commonly referred to by its acronym JR West, is a major railway operator in Japan. The primary function of JR West is the operation and management of an extensive network o...

West Japan Railway Waste Data Preview

In 2023, West Japan Railway 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)2023202220212020 - 2017
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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a. West Japan Railway's Integrated Report 2023
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Insights into West Japan Railway's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, West Japan Railway generated a total of 470,000 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 48.36% of West Japan Railway's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 51.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a

West Japan Railway's Waste Recovery Rate

48%

How much of West Japan Railway's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, West Japan Railway reported a total waste generation of 470,000 metric tonnes, of which 48.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that West Japan Railway is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a

Insights into West Japan Railway’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, West Japan Railway generated a total of 470,000 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 226.6% of West Japan Railway'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. 2.15% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a

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