Otsuka
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Otsuka, is a prominent Japanese pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1921, Otsuka has established itself as a leader in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance the quality of life. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, with a diverse portfolio that includes prescription pharmaceuticals, consumer health products, and medical devices. Otsuka is renowned for its unique approach to drug development, particularly in the fields of psychiatry, oncology, and nephrology. Notable achievements include the introduction of groundbreaking treatments that address unmet medical needs. With a commitment to research and development, Otsuka continues to strengthen its market position, making significant contributions to global health and wellness.
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Industry Benchmark
Otsuka's score of 34 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Otsuka's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Otsuka Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 683,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to about 14,078,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Otsuka plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as the use of sold products, by 25% within the same timeframe. Otsuka is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s long-term strategy reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 19,469,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Otsuka is committed to some 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.
