Astellas
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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Astellas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Astellas Pharma Inc., headquartered in Japan (JP), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 122,250,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 59,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 63,047,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Astellas has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the near term, Astellas targets a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% by the same fiscal year. In the UK, Astellas reported total emissions of approximately 452,000 kg CO2e in 2023, with 123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 39,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions in line with its broader corporate targets. Astellas's climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated its targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2005 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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