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Shionogi Sustainability Profile

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Shionogi & Co., Ltd., commonly known as Shionogi, is a prominent pharmaceutical company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1878, Shionogi has established itself as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on research and development in areas such as infectious diseases, pain management, and central nervous system disorders. With a strong presence in Japan and expanding operations in North America and Europe, Shionogi is renowned for its innovative core products, including antiviral treatments and analgesics. The company’s commitment to advancing healthcare solutions has led to significant milestones, including the development of groundbreaking therapies that address unmet medical needs. Shionogi's dedication to quality and innovation has positioned it as a key player in the global pharmaceutical market, earning recognition for its contributions to public health and patient care.

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62

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Shionogi's score of 62 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shionogi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shionogi & Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 214,942,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 40,373,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 31,650,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 142,919,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, Shionogi is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% by the same year. Shionogi's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has also pledged to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same timeframe. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Shionogi's dedication to addressing climate change within the pharmaceutical sector.

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Scope 2
46,681,000
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Scope 3
196,761,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Shionogi's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Shionogi's Location?

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

Shionogi's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shionogi's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 27% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Capital Goods
29%
Waste Generated in Operations
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Shionogi's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Shionogi has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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