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Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals

Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kobayashi, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1907, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and growth, with significant operations across Asia and beyond. Kobayashi is renowned for its diverse range of products, including over-the-counter medications, personal care items, and health supplements. Their unique formulations and commitment to quality set them apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on research and development, Kobayashi has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in healthcare. The company continues to excel, leveraging its expertise to meet the evolving needs of consumers, while maintaining a reputation for excellence in product efficacy and safety.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals's score of 32 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 60,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside a significant Scope 3 total of 551,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility in the consumer durables and personal products sector.

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20182019202020212022
Scope 1
6,635,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
23,036,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
00,000,000
-
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals 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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