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JCR Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd

Common Name
JCR Pharmaceuticals
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
987
Ticker
4552
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a prominent biotechnology company engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The company focuses primarily on innovative tre...

JCR Pharmaceuticals's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals 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).

JCR Pharmaceuticals has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)20222021
Total Scope 1
3,315a
2,232a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
5,266a
N/A
Location-Based
7,670a
N/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/A
5,136a
Total Scope 3
79,466a
78,168a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
7.9186a
8.1835a
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a. JCR Pharmaceuticals's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into JCR Pharmaceuticals's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JCR Pharmaceuticals amounted to 10,985 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of JCR Pharmaceuticals increased by 49.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202208501.7 k2.55 k3.4 ktCO2e+49%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of JCR Pharmaceuticals were 3,315 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2021), JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 emissions increased by 48.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,266 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,670 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

What methodology does JCR Pharmaceuticals use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202202 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into JCR Pharmaceuticals's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported 79,466 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 2022 disclosure of JCR Pharmaceuticals includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported total Scope 3 emissions of 79,466 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

Compared to the previous year (2021), JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that JCR Pharmaceuticals's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does JCR Pharmaceuticals disclose?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, the largest contributors to JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 39,094 tCO₂e (49.2%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 38,635 tCO₂e (48.62%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,155 tCO₂e (1.45%)

JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(1.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(49.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(48.6%)

Insights into JCR Pharmaceuticals’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,315 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 419 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.92 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

JCR Pharmaceuticals's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BayerYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,890,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,581Scope 1 Intensity: 35.27 tCO2e/$MGSKYear: 2024Scope 1: 521,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,374Scope 1 Intensity: 13.23 tCO2e/$MBristol-Myers SquibbYear: 2024Scope 1: 206,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,300Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MPfizerYear: 2024Scope 1: 613,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 63,627Scope 1 Intensity: 9.64 tCO2e/$MGilead SciencesYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,754Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MAmgenYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,424Scope 1 Intensity: 4.40 tCO2e/$MNovo NordiskYear: 2025Scope 1: 120,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,646Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MAstraZenecaYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,074Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$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: $M 45,043Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MTong Ren Tang TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 995Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MCosmo PharmaceuticalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,658 tCO2eRevenue: $M 278Scope 1 Intensity: 20.38 tCO2e/$MSanofi IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 235Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 52,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,589Scope 1 Intensity: 4.93 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,840Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MDaiichi SankyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,576Scope 1 Intensity: 8.68 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$M

How does JCR Pharmaceuticals's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.98, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does JCR Pharmaceuticals rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into JCR Pharmaceuticals's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, JCR Pharmaceuticals reported a total carbon footprint of 90,451 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.75% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to JCR Pharmaceuticals's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.48%.a

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