Takeda
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, commonly known as Takeda, is a leading global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1781, Takeda has evolved into a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company focuses on key therapeutic areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases, offering innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs. Takeda is renowned for its commitment to research and development, with a robust pipeline of biologics and small molecules. Notable achievements include its strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have bolstered its market position, making it one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. With a dedication to patient-centric solutions, Takeda continues to lead in delivering unique therapies that improve health outcomes globally.
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Takeda's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,265,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 279,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 33,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 3,953,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2016 as the base year. Furthermore, Takeda is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035 and for its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions, by 2040. In previous years, Takeda's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 5,612,000,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, approximately 5,210,000,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, around 4,909,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has made progress towards its targets, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040. Takeda's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its pledge that 67% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2024, reinforcing its dedication to reducing emissions across its supply chain.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 700,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 372,244,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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