Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo's reported carbon emissions

**Daiichi Sankyo: Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview** Daiichi Sankyo, headquartered in Japan and operating within the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33) industry, has established significant climate commitments. The company is working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by fiscal year 2050, aiming to obtain certification for its transition plan and associated targets. **Emissions Data:** * **2024:** Daiichi Sankyo reported a total of approximately 4.28 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 92 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, and approximately 116 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for around 4.16 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being a significant contributor at approximately 3.55 billion kg CO2e. * **2023:** Total emissions were approximately 4.52 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 85 million kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based) were approximately 109 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 4.41 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services making up approximately 3.89 billion kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions were approximately 3.27 billion kg CO2e. This included about 86 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 110 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 3.16 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services at about 1.81 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 88.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 103.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 191.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically purchased goods and services, were approximately 513.7 million kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 77.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 86.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 174.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services totalled approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e. * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 932 million kg CO2e. This breakdown includes approximately 93.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 94.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 743.9 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest category at about 612.9 million kg CO2e. * **2018:** Total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 214.6 million kg CO2e, comprising 100.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 114.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. * **2017:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 228.6 million kg CO2e (108.1 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 120.5 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2016:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 241.3 million kg CO2e (115.5 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 125.8 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2015:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 217.7 million kg CO2e (108.1 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 109.6 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2014:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 70.6 million kg CO2e (33.2 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 37.4 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2013:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 68.5 million kg CO2e (37.5 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 31.0 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2012:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 67.0 million kg CO2e (37.6 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 29.4 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. * **2011:** Scope 1 and 2 combined emissions were approximately 473.2 million kg CO2e (182.5 million kg CO2e Scope 1, 290.7 million kg CO2e Scope 2). Scope 3 data was not disclosed. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Daiichi Sankyo is actively engaged in setting and pursuing emissions reduction targets. Notably: * **Net-Zero by 2050:** The company aims for net-zero GHG emissions by FY2050. * **Science-Based Targets (SBTi):** Daiichi Sankyo has committed to ambitious reductions aligned with climate science. This includes: * A near-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year. * A commitment to increase the active sourcing of renewable electricity from 4.0% in FY2015 to 100% by FY2030. * A long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040 from a FY2015 base year. * A long-term commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year. * A near-term target for SMEs of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, alongside a commitment to measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions. * **Supplier Engagement:** The company aims to have 70.6% of its suppliers by emissions, covering key categories, establish science-based targets by FY2025 (and by FY2030 for specific categories), and had a previous commitment for 90% of key suppliers by purchase value to institute GHG reduction targets by FY2020. These commitments demonstrate Daiichi Sankyo's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and contributing to global climate goals within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.