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Aska Pharmaceutical Co

Aska Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Aska Pharma, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1941, the company has made significant strides in developing innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the fields of prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products. With a strong operational presence in Asia and beyond, Aska Pharma focuses on therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, oncology, and infectious diseases. Their core offerings include unique formulations and advanced drug delivery systems that set them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their commitment to quality and research, Aska Pharmaceutical has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of new drugs. Their dedication to improving patient outcomes solidifies their position as a trusted name in the global pharmaceutical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

5

Industry Benchmark

Aska Pharmaceutical Co's score of 31 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aska Pharmaceutical Co's reported carbon emissions

Aska Pharmaceutical Co, headquartered in Japan, has reported its carbon emissions data up to 2023. In this year, the company emitted approximately 6,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, alongside 8,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction in total emissions from previous years, with 2022 figures showing about 6,778,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,013,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, Aska's total emissions were approximately 12,251,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (7,265,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 3 (10,791,000 kg CO2e). The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Overall, Aska Pharmaceutical Co is actively working towards minimising its carbon emissions, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Scope 1
1,732,000
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Scope 2
9,058,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aska Pharmaceutical Co's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Aska Pharmaceutical Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aska Pharmaceutical Co is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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