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.
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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 Scope 1 emissions of about 12,895,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 12,110,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 16,807,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from 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 publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, with disclosures covering all relevant scopes. Over the past few years, Kyorin's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded at approximately 26,727,000 kg CO2e in 2022, down from about 27,594,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 29,074,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This trend indicates a potential focus on reducing operational emissions, although specific reduction strategies have not been detailed. Kyorin Pharmaceutical's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of its own operations. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon management within the pharmaceutical industry, aiming for improved sustainability practices in the future.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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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.
