Public Profile

Eisai

Eisai Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Eisai, is a prominent global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1941, Eisai has made significant strides in the healthcare industry, focusing on the discovery, development, and marketing of innovative medicines. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, the company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs, particularly in neurology and oncology. Eisai's core products include treatments for Alzheimer's disease and various cancers, distinguished by their commitment to patient-centric solutions. The company has achieved notable recognition for its research and development efforts, positioning itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector. With a strong emphasis on ethical practices and collaboration, Eisai continues to enhance its market presence while striving to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Eisai's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Eisai's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Eisai's reported carbon emissions

Eisai Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets. Eisai aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 55% by fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Eisai's commitments align with industry standards, as they are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives reflect Eisai's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the pharmaceutical sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Eisai's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Eisai is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Eisai is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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