Chugai Pharmaceutical Co
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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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,035,739,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 50,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,300,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 981,300,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,141,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 47,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 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 absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, Chugai 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 |
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