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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

Hisamitsu America Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hisamitsu America Inc., a subsidiary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in transdermal patch technology, particularly known for its flagship product, Salonpas, which offers effective pain relief through innovative formulations. With a strong presence across North America, Hisamitsu America focuses on providing high-quality topical analgesics and other healthcare solutions. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in pain management, making its products unique in their efficacy and convenience. Hisamitsu America continues to strengthen its market position, recognised for its dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from pain.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Hisamitsu America Inc.'s score of 30 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hisamitsu America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.

Hisamitsu America Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Hisamitsu America Inc. However, emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., which operates under various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). This relationship suggests that Hisamitsu America Inc. may align its climate strategies with those of its parent company, although specific figures or targets have not been disclosed. In summary, while Hisamitsu America Inc. does not currently report its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate family that may influence its climate commitments through inherited practices and initiatives.

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202020212022
Scope 1
6,986,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,919,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
100,228,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hisamitsu America Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hisamitsu America Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hisamitsu America Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Hisamitsu America Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hisamitsu America Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hisamitsu America Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
29%
Capital Goods
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Hisamitsu America Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Hisamitsu America Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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