Otsuka
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Otsuka, is a prominent Japanese pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1921, Otsuka has established itself as a leader in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance the quality of life. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, with a diverse portfolio that includes prescription pharmaceuticals, consumer health products, and medical devices. Otsuka is renowned for its unique approach to drug development, particularly in the fields of psychiatry, oncology, and nephrology. Notable achievements include the introduction of groundbreaking treatments that address unmet medical needs. With a commitment to research and development, Otsuka continues to strengthen its market position, making significant contributions to global health and wellness.
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Otsuka's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Otsuka Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,883,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,692,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 11,780,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,476,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 6,304,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Over the past few years, Otsuka has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Otsuka has set a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Otsuka's commitment to sustainable practices in the trading and distribution sector. Overall, Otsuka's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore its proactive approach to addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,469,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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