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Kyowa Kirin

Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., a prominent biopharmaceutical company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1949, the company has established a strong presence in the global healthcare industry, focusing on innovative drug development in areas such as oncology, nephrology, and immunology. Kyowa Kirin is renowned for its unique biologics and small molecule therapies, which leverage advanced technologies to address unmet medical needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of several key products that have positioned it as a leader in the biopharmaceutical sector. With a commitment to research and development, Kyowa Kirin continues to expand its operational footprint across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of therapeutic solutions.

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62

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

Kyowa Kirin's score of 62 is higher than 97% 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 Kirin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kyowa Kirin reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 81,944,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 45,246,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, Kyowa Kirin aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In 2022, Kyowa Kirin's emissions were approximately 83,818,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,162,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 16,221,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 83,818,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to measuring and managing its carbon footprint, including efforts to address Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to control. Overall, Kyowa Kirin's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions reflects a broader industry trend towards sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in climate action within the pharmaceutical sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kyowa Kirin'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 Kyowa Kirin is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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