Astellas Pharma Inc., commonly referred to as Astellas, is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Astellas has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in innovative medicines, Astellas focuses on areas such as oncology, urology, immunology, and neuroscience. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to the introduction of unique therapies that address unmet medical needs. Astellas has achieved notable market recognition, consistently ranking among the top pharmaceutical firms worldwide, thanks to its dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare solutions.
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In 2023, Astellas Pharma Inc., headquartered in Japan (JP), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,222,500,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 59,203,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 63,047,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 1,121,350,000 kg CO2e. Astellas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, Astellas aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by FY2030, also from a 2015 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming well below 2°C. The company's emissions data is sourced directly from Astellas Pharma Inc. and reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the pharmaceutical industry.
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2005 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 108,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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