Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd

Common Name
Daiichi Sankyo
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
19,765
Ticker
4568
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
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 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Daiichi Sankyo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Daiichi Sankyo’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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

Insights into Daiichi Sankyo's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daiichi Sankyo amounted to 202,836 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Daiichi Sankyo increased by 85.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-7%+1%-3%-1%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Daiichi Sankyo were 91,836 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 2.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,477 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 111,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Daiichi Sankyo use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, 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

201920202021202220232024030 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 Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported 4,160,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Daiichi Sankyo includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+124%+16%+63%+39%-6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,160,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Daiichi Sankyo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 459.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Daiichi Sankyo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Daiichi Sankyo disclose?

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,549,346 tCO₂e (100%)

Daiichi Sankyo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(100.0%)

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

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,836 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,576 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Daiichi Sankyo'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: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MTerumoYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,158Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$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: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,203 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,401Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$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: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MDaiichi SankyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,576Scope 1 Intensity: 8.68 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.47 , 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 2024, Daiichi Sankyo ranked 19 out of 25 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

Insights into Daiichi Sankyo's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Daiichi Sankyo reported a total carbon footprint of 4,362,836 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.43% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Daiichi Sankyo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.54%. a

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