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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Common Name
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
3,615
Ticker
4967
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in developing, manufacturing, and selling consumer health products. The company's portfolio includ...

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kobayashi 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Kobayashi 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
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Total Scope 2
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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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Integrated Report 2025
a. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Integrated Report 2025
b. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023
b. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKobayashi Pharmaceutical amounted to27,000metric 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceuticalincreased by 12.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e0%0%0%0%+33%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical were 8,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 33.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

What methodology does Kobayashi Pharmaceutical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202406 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported 521,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-27%+14%+3%+6%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 521,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 15.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

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

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

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,055 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NIto EnYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,904Scope 1 Intensity: 14.12 tCO2e/$MItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 285,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,310Scope 1 Intensity: 45.17 tCO2e/$MUnicharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,299Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MMorinaga & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 17.99 tCO2e/$MKoseYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 27.75 tCO2e/$MRohto PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,922Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,725Scope 1 Intensity: 48.41 tCO2e/$MJapan TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MH2O RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,341Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,091Scope 1 Intensity: 4.96 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,696Scope 1 Intensity: 25.99 tCO2e/$MTakara HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,374 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,241Scope 1 Intensity: 27.39 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MCoca-Cola Bottlers Japan HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 186,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,686Scope 1 Intensity: 32.78 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.58 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 16.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ranked 9 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported a total carbon footprint of 548,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.47%.a

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