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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
JP
updated 2 months ago

KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD. Sustainability Profile

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Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has made significant strides in the development of amino acids, nucleic acids, and fermentation products, catering to diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals,

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How does KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'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.

86

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.

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Industry Benchmark

KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'s score of 86 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 305,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 33,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 96,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 176,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 129,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 363,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 40,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 131,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 193,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Kyowa Hakko Bio has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels. These targets reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, which oversees various sustainability initiatives, including those related to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related commitments.

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Scope 3
650,000
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How Carbon Intensive is KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'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 KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD.'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.

KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.,LTD. 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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