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Kyorin Pharmaceutical

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Kyorin, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1923, the company has made significant strides in research and development, particularly in the fields of respiratory and infectious diseases, as well as urology. Kyorin is renowned for its innovative products, including prescription medications and over-the-counter solutions, which are distinguished by their efficacy and safety profiles. The company has achieved notable market presence, particularly in Japan and other key regions across Asia. With a commitment to advancing healthcare, Kyorin continues to focus on developing unique therapies that address unmet medical needs, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the pharmaceutical sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kyorin Pharmaceutical'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.

33

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

Kyorin Pharmaceutical's score of 33 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kyorin Pharmaceutical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kyorin Pharmaceutical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,812,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 12,895,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,110,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 16,807,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, significant contributors included capital goods (about 5,263,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 6,233,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 977,000 kg CO2e). Kyorin Pharmaceutical has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to understanding and potentially addressing its carbon footprint in the future.

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2023
Scope 1
12,895,000
Scope 2
12,110,000
Scope 3
16,807,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kyorin Pharmaceutical's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very 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. This request for Kyorin Pharmaceutical is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kyorin Pharmaceutical is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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