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Taisho Pharma Co

Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Taisho Pharma, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1912, the company has a rich history of innovation and growth, with significant operations across Asia and beyond. Taisho Pharma focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription drugs, and health supplements. Its core products, such as pain relief and digestive aids, are distinguished by their commitment to quality and efficacy. With a strong market position, Taisho Pharma has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its global footprint. The company continues to be recognised for its contributions to healthcare, making it a trusted name in the pharmaceutical landscape.

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5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Taisho Pharma Co's score of 5 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taisho Pharma Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Taisho Pharma Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,085,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 27,732,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 47,764,000 kg CO2e, primarily from capital goods and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Taisho Pharma has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2020, total emissions were about 51,887,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 51,887,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the total emissions were approximately 56,279,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in subsequent years. Despite these figures, Taisho Pharma has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company operates within a global context where pharmaceutical firms are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet specific commitments from Taisho Pharma remain unspecified.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taisho Pharma Co's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Taisho Pharma Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Taisho Pharma Co is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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