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Nippon Shinyaku Co

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Nippon Shinyaku, is a prominent pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1923, the company has made significant strides in the healthcare sector, focusing on the development and manufacturing of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Nippon Shinyaku operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its core products, which include prescription medications, particularly in the fields of oncology, urology, and orthopaedics. Nippon Shinyaku's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, with notable achievements in drug discovery and a robust pipeline of new therapies. Through its dedication to improving patient outcomes, Nippon Shinyaku continues to enhance its market position as a trusted provider of high-quality healthcare solutions.

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45

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Nippon Shinyaku Co's score of 45 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nippon Shinyaku Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 227,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,910,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 217,585,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 6,803,000 kg CO2e. Nippon Shinyaku has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded at 4,366,000 kg CO2e and 4,057,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and 4,471,000 kg CO2e and 10,609,000 kg CO2e in 2021, respectively. The company is actively working towards these reduction goals, reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceutical sector.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nippon Shinyaku Co'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 Nippon Shinyaku Co 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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