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Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, headquartered in Japan, is a prominent player in the medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry. Founded in 1899, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in pharmaceuticals and innovative healthcare solutions.
With a strong presence in major operational regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Daiichi Sankyo focuses on developing cutting-edge medicines, particularly in oncology and cardiovascular care. Its core products, characterised by advanced research and development, set the company apart in a competitive market.
Daiichi Sankyo's commitment to innovation has led to notable achievements, including the successful launch of several groundbreaking therapies. As a result, the company maintains a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to improving patient outcomes globally.
+33 vs industry average
Daiichi Sankyo’s score of 65 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Daiichi Sankyo, headquartered in Japan and operating in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total emissions of approximately 4.28 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes about 91.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 24.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 4.16 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, the company's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 4.28 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 85.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 24.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 4.41 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 4.52 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 86.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 3.16 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Daiichi Sankyo has demonstrated a commitment to climate action through its Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. As part of its near-term goals, Daiichi Sankyo commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year. Additionally, it plans to increase active sourcing of renewable electricity from 4.73% in FY2015 to 100% by FY2030. For its long-term targets, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2015 base year. Furthermore, Daiichi Sankyo commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
DAIICHI SANKYO CO.,LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.00% by FY2040 from a FY2015 base year.
2030
63% reduction in Scope 2
DAIICHI SANKYO CO.,LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year.
2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
DAIICHI SANKYO CO.,LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.00% by FY2040 from a FY2015 base year.
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