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Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd

Common Name
Daiichi Sankyo
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
19,765
Ticker
4568
Exchange
Japan Exchange Group
Description
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. is a prominent pharmaceutical company based in Japan, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. The company's primary focus is o...

Daiichi Sankyo's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo 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, Daiichi Sankyo has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
80,000a
91,836b
85,245b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
24,000a
24,477b
23,994b
Location-Based
118,000a
111,000b
N/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/A
4,160,000b
4,408,736c
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
6.3602a
8.6831b
8.8814b
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Verified Sources Behind Daiichi Sankyo’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Daiichi Sankyo's Securities Report 2025
b. Daiichi Sankyo's Integrated Report 2025
c. Daiichi Sankyo's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
d. Daiichi Sankyo's Environmental Report 2023

Insights into Daiichi Sankyo's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daiichi Sankyo amounted to 198,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daiichi Sankyo decreased by 2.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-7%+2%-4%-1%+8%-13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Daiichi Sankyo were 80,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Daiichi Sankyo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year (2024), Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 118,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Daiichi Sankyo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Daiichi Sankyo's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does Daiichi Sankyo use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Daiichi Sankyo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,578 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.36 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Zhangzhou Pientzehuang PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,301 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,415Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MTerumoYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,158Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MGSKYear: 2024Scope 1: 521,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,374Scope 1 Intensity: 13.23 tCO2e/$MBristol-Myers SquibbYear: 2025Scope 1: 210,246 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,195Scope 1 Intensity: 4.36 tCO2e/$MPfizerYear: 2025Scope 1: 614,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 62,579Scope 1 Intensity: 9.82 tCO2e/$MGilead SciencesYear: 2025Scope 1: 50,346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,442Scope 1 Intensity: 1.71 tCO2e/$MAmgenYear: 2025Scope 1: 141,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,751Scope 1 Intensity: 3.84 tCO2e/$MNovo NordiskYear: 2025Scope 1: 120,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,646Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MAstraZenecaYear: 2025Scope 1: 62,587 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,740Scope 1 Intensity: 1.07 tCO2e/$MNovartisYear: 2024Scope 1: 207,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,180Scope 1 Intensity: 5.15 tCO2e/$MMerck & Co IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 721,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 64,168Scope 1 Intensity: 11.24 tCO2e/$MRoche HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 211,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,968Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MAbbvieYear: 2025Scope 1: 304,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 61,160Scope 1 Intensity: 4.98 tCO2e/$MJohnson & JohnsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 314,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,820Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MEli Lilly and CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MBayerYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,890,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,581Scope 1 Intensity: 35.27 tCO2e/$MGrifolsYear: 2025Scope 1: 121,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,846Scope 1 Intensity: 13.78 tCO2e/$MBiogenYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,891Scope 1 Intensity: 5.76 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MOno PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,319Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 43,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,752Scope 1 Intensity: 3.43 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,032Scope 1 Intensity: 6.12 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,840Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MDaiichi SankyoYear: 2025Scope 1: 80,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,578Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$M

How does Daiichi Sankyo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.07, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Daiichi Sankyo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Daiichi Sankyo ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Daiichi Sankyo 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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