Astellas Pharma Inc., a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical, Astellas has established a strong presence in key global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
The company focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as urology, oncology, and immunology, with a commitment to addressing unmet medical needs. Astellas is renowned for its unique products, including the prostate cancer treatment Xtandi, which has significantly impacted patient outcomes.
With a robust pipeline and a dedication to research and development, Astellas continues to solidify its market position, earning recognition for its contributions to healthcare and patient well-being.
+19 vs industry average
Astellas’s score of 57 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Astellas's reported carbon emissions
Astellas, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company headquartered in Japan, is actively engaged in climate action. For the fiscal year 2024, Astellas reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 1.38 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 52.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 55.6 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1.28 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributors to their Scope 3 footprint are purchased goods and services, accounting for roughly 1.08 billion kg CO2e. Astellas has set ambitious climate targets aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory. These include a commitment to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050. More immediately, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2015 as the base year. Furthermore, Astellas plans to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions by 37.5% by fiscal year 2030, also referencing fiscal year 2015 as the baseline, aligning with a well-below 2°C pathway. Emissions data for Astellas is directly reported and not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Astellas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
63% reduction in Scope 1
• GHG emissions (Scope 1+2): 63% reduction to 1.5°C Target by FY2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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