In 2024, Yang Ming Marine Transport 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 28,909.23a | 19,949.9a | 17,029.4a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 28,695.2a | 19,569.21a | 16,722.46a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 28,673.76a | 19,543.51a | 16,710.36a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 214.03a | 379.87a | 306.94a |
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In 2024, Yang Ming Marine Transport generated a total of 28,909metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.26% of Yang Ming Marine Transport's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.74% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Yang Ming Marine Transport reported a total waste generation of 28,909 metric tonnes, of which 99.26% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Yang Ming Marine Transport has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2022, Yang Ming Marine Transport's total waste generation increased by 69.76%, including a 44.91%increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Yang Ming Marine Transport's waste recovery rate increased by 1.08%, including a 1.19% rise in 2024, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Yang Ming Marine Transport has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2024. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2024, Yang Ming Marine Transport generated a total of 28,909 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 99.19% of Yang Ming Marine Transport'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.0.81% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, Yang Ming Marine Transport's total waste generation increased by 69.76%, including a 44.91% 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.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Yang Ming Marine Transport's total output increased by 1.08%, including a further 1.25% rise in 2024, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Yang Ming Marine Transport has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.a
In 2024, Yang Ming Marine Transport reported that 28,674 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 99.19% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Yang Ming Marine Transport has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a