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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,265,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 279,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 33,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 3,953,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2025 from a FY2016 baseline, and a complete elimination of these emissions by FY2040. Takeda has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions, by FY2040. This commitment includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035. The company’s reduction initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Takeda's efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all scopes and engaging suppliers to adopt science-based targets.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 226,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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