Takeda
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, commonly known as Takeda, is a leading global biopharmaceutical firm headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1781, Takeda has evolved into a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company focuses on key therapeutic areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases, offering innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs. Takeda is renowned for its commitment to research and development, with a robust pipeline of biologics and small molecules. Notable achievements include its strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have bolstered its market position, making it one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. With a dedication to patient-centric solutions, Takeda continues to lead in delivering unique therapies that improve health outcomes globally.
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Takeda's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,265,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 279,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,953,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes substantial categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 2,689,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 353,000,000 kg CO2e). Takeda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035 and for its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions, by 2040. Near-term targets include a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2016 baseline, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Takeda's commitment to sustainable practices within the pharmaceutical industry. The company is actively working to ensure that 67% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2024, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 161,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 226,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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