Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Chugai, is a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1925, Chugai has made significant strides in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the fields of oncology, immunology, and renal diseases. The company is renowned for its innovative research and development, focusing on the creation of novel therapeutic agents that address unmet medical needs. With a strong presence in Japan and expanding operations in Europe and the United States, Chugai has positioned itself as a key player in the global biopharmaceutical market. Its core products, including the pioneering monoclonal antibody therapies, are distinguished by their efficacy and safety profiles. Notably, Chugai has achieved remarkable milestones, such as the successful development of groundbreaking treatments that have transformed patient care.
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In 2024, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,035,739,000 kg CO2e. This includes 50,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 981,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,141,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 47,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,141,600,000 kg CO2e. Chugai has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, while also targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2019 to 100% by 2025. These targets are part of a broader strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their near-term targets, ensuring they are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and commitments are cascaded from Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., reflecting their corporate family relationship.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,300,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and decreased by approximately 56% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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