Kyowa Kirin

Kyowa Kirin's reported carbon emissions

**Kyowa Kirin's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** Kyowa Kirin, a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company headquartered in Japan, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. **Emissions Data:** * In 2024, Kyowa Kirin's total global emissions were approximately 117.7 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into: * Scope 1: Approximately 16.1 million kg CO2e * Scope 2: Approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 99.5 million kg CO2e (with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 98.1 million kg CO2e) * For 2023, total global emissions stood at approximately 110.2 billion kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 16.8 million kg CO2e * Scope 2: Approximately 6.7 million kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 150.9 million kg CO2e (purchased goods and services were approximately 82.1 million kg CO2e) * In 2022, the company reported global emissions of approximately 131.5 billion kg CO2e. * Scope 1: Approximately 16.2 million kg CO2e * Scope 2: Approximately 13.9 million kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 101.3 million kg CO2e (purchased goods and services accounted for approximately 83.8 million kg CO2e) **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Kyowa Kirin is committed to reducing its environmental impact through various initiatives. The company has established several emission reduction targets: * **Near-term Targets:** * A 55% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. This target was updated in 2021 and is considered ambitious. * An interim emissions target for 2024, aiming for a 51% reduction compared to 2019 levels. * The company also reports SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) approved targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, with a commitment to a 42% reduction by 2030 from a 2021 base year. They also commit to measuring and reducing their Scope 3 emissions. * **Long-term Targets:** * The Kirin Group, of which Kyowa Kirin is a part, has set a vision to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for the entire value chain by 2050. This aligns with the Kirin Group Environmental Vision 2050. * A broader vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is also in place, which includes exploring next-generation energy sources. Kyowa Kirin's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. The company's climate commitments and targets are part of broader initiatives by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.