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Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Common Name
Kaken Pharmaceutical
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
1,126
Ticker
4521
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a distinguished Japanese pharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the development, production, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The company's core focu...

Kaken Pharmaceutical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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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Verified Sources Behind Kaken Pharmaceutical’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kaken Pharmaceutical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Kaken Pharmaceutical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Kaken Pharmaceutical's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023
b. Kaken Pharmaceutical's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023

Insights into Kaken Pharmaceutical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKaken Pharmaceutical amounted to21,408metric 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 Kaken Pharmaceuticaldecreased by 1.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202303.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e-6%-1%-1%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kaken Pharmaceutical were 11,069 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kaken Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.51%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,339 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Kaken Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kaken Pharmaceutical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2022), Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kaken Pharmaceutical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Kaken Pharmaceutical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202303 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kaken Pharmaceutical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,069 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 548 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kaken Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102002,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MNMMeniconYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,930 tCO2eRevenue: $M 827Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MMANIYear: 2023Scope 1: 481 tCO2eRevenue: $M 168Scope 1 Intensity: 2.87 tCO2e/$MEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MShionogi & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,873Scope 1 Intensity: 13.95 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MMatsukiyoCocokara & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,752Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,205 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,759Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MTsuruha HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,940Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,840Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MMMMedical Data VisionYear: 2024Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MSMSYear: 2023Scope 1: 220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,589Scope 1 Intensity: 4.93 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MHikari TsushinYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,102 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,975Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,746Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MMMMedipal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,081 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,500Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,077Scope 1 Intensity: 11.12 tCO2e/$MKaken PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 20.20 tCO2e/$M

How does Kaken Pharmaceutical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.84, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kaken Pharmaceutical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Kaken Pharmaceutical ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Kaken Pharmaceutical among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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