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Takara

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Takara Bio Inc., commonly referred to as Takara, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1990, Takara has established itself as a key player in the life sciences industry, focusing on innovative solutions for genomic research, molecular biology, and cell biology. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Takara offers a diverse range of products and services, including high-quality reagents, kits, and instruments for DNA and RNA analysis. Their unique offerings, such as the SMART technology for cDNA synthesis, set them apart in the competitive landscape. Recognised for their commitment to quality and innovation, Takara has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and collaborations with leading research institutions. Their dedication to advancing scientific research solidifies their position as a trusted partner in the global biotechnology community.

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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

Takara's score of 23 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Takara's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Takara reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,211,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 15,692,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This data reflects emissions from Scope 1 and 2, indicating direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Over the past few years, Takara has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to cut emissions per unit of revenue by 50% compared to fiscal 2019 levels by 2026. The company's emissions have fluctuated, with figures of about 14,253,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 12,836,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 10,892,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The emissions intensity, measured as CO2 emissions per unit of revenue, has also been a focus, with values of approximately 33,000 kg CO2e per million USD in 2024 and 20,000 kg CO2e per million USD in 2023. Takara's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Takara Bio Inc., which provides a broader context for its climate commitments. The company is actively working towards sustainability goals, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Takara's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Takara is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Takara is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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