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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
JP
updated 2 months ago

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Japan, has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Founded in 1964, Otsuka has made significant strides in developing innovative products that address unmet medical needs, particularly in areas such as mental health, oncology, and cardiovascular health. With a strong presence in regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Otsuka is renowned for its unique offerings, such as the antipsychotic medication Abilify and the hydration solution Pocari Sweat. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to numerous breakthroughs, solidifying its market position and earning recognition for its contributions to global health. Otsuka continues to focus on advancing science and improving patient outcomes through its diverse portfolio of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

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60

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

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Otsuka aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 20% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Otsuka's commitment to contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 2°C. The reduction targets encompass emissions from the company's direct operations (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions across its value chain (Scope 3). As of now, there is no specific emissions data available for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. However, the company's proactive stance on climate action is evident through its established reduction targets, which are cascaded from its parent organization, Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. This corporate family relationship underscores Otsuka's commitment to sustainability within the pharmaceutical sector.

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2016201720182020202120222023
Scope 1
101,000,000
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
159,000,000
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-
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
866,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Otsuka Pharmaceutical 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 Otsuka Pharmaceutical 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 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 15% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
67%
Use of Sold Products
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Capital Goods
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Business Travel
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Otsuka Pharmaceutical 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.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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