Astellas Pharma Inc

Common Name
Astellas Pharma
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
13,643
Ticker
4503
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a prominent pharmaceutical company that engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products across the globe. Headquartered in Japan, th...

Astellas Pharma's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Astellas Pharma completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Astellas Pharma has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Astellas Pharma's Environmental Report 2024
a. Astellas Pharma's Environmental Report 2024
b. Astellas Pharma's Environmental Report 2022
b. Astellas Pharma's Environmental Report 2022

Insights into Astellas Pharma's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Astellas Pharma amounted to 122,250 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Astellas Pharma increased by 3.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Astellas Pharma's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Astellas Pharma's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Astellas Pharma were 59,203 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Astellas Pharma reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Astellas Pharma's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Astellas Pharma's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Astellas Pharma's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Astellas Pharma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,047 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Astellas Pharma reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Astellas Pharma's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 33.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Astellas Pharma's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 11.64% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Astellas Pharma use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Astellas Pharma reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Astellas Pharma's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Astellas Pharma’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Astellas Pharma reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 59,203 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,401 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Astellas Pharma's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SNMHoyaYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,511Scope 1 Intensity: 2.00 tCO2e/$MEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MPeptiDreamYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,156 tCO2eRevenue: $M 203Scope 1 Intensity: 15.55 tCO2e/$MSundrugYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,964Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MH.U. Group HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,237Scope 1 Intensity: 6.00 tCO2e/$MSysmexYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,047Scope 1 Intensity: 4.41 tCO2e/$MSSSugi HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,531 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MOno PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,319Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$MMatsukiyoCocokara & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,378Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MTsuruha HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,940Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,030,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,021Scope 1 Intensity: 79.10 tCO2e/$MSMSYear: 2023Scope 1: 220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MDaiichi SankyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,576Scope 1 Intensity: 8.68 tCO2e/$MNNNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,241Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MMMMedipal HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,203 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,401Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$M

How does Astellas Pharma's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Astellas Pharma reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.44 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Astellas Pharma rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Astellas Pharma ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Astellas Pharma is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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