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Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd

Common Name
Kyowa Kirin
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
5,161
Ticker
4151
Exchange
Japan Exchange Group
Description
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. is a prominent pharmaceutical company based in Japan, specializing in the research, development, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, and medical devices. It...

Kyowa Kirin's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin 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, Kyowa Kirin 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
15,407a
16,133a
16,780a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
362a
2,087a
6,727a
Total Scope 3
N/A
165,037b
157,817b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
4.8566a
5.111a
5.3664a
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a. Kyowa Kirin's Integrated Report 2025
b. Kyowa Kirin's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
c. Kyowa Kirin's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Kyowa Kirin's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyowa Kirin amounted to 15,769 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 Kyowa Kirin decreased by 13.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202504.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e0%-5%-1%+3%-4%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyowa Kirin were 15,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Kyowa Kirin reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 362 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Kyowa Kirin reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 98.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 82.65% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Kyowa Kirin use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202509 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kyowa Kirin’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,407 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,172 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.86 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DanieliYear: 2024Scope 1: 303,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,631Scope 1 Intensity: 65.54 tCO2e/$MHumanwell Healthcare (Group)Year: 2024Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,485Scope 1 Intensity: 5.60 tCO2e/$MGedeon RichterYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,171Scope 1 Intensity: 21.02 tCO2e/$MBeijing Tong Ren TangYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,974 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,548Scope 1 Intensity: 13.72 tCO2e/$MChina Resources SanjiuYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,784Scope 1 Intensity: 14.62 tCO2e/$MGlenmark PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,539Scope 1 Intensity: 22.45 tCO2e/$MH LundbeckYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,877Scope 1 Intensity: 5.25 tCO2e/$MAurobindo PharmaYear: 2026Scope 1: 912,276 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,575Scope 1 Intensity: 255.17 tCO2e/$MDr Reddy's LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 142,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 37.47 tCO2e/$MElanco Animal HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 175,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,439Scope 1 Intensity: 39.61 tCO2e/$MLupinYear: 2026Scope 1: 67,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,944Scope 1 Intensity: 22.92 tCO2e/$MZydus LifesciencesYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,642Scope 1 Intensity: 21.37 tCO2e/$MCiplaYear: 2026Scope 1: 626,747 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,968Scope 1 Intensity: 211.19 tCO2e/$MSwedish Orphan BiovitrumYear: 2025Scope 1: 932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,070Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MZhejiang NhuYear: 2024Scope 1: 765,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,961Scope 1 Intensity: 258.37 tCO2e/$MKaken PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 20.20 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MShionogi & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,873Scope 1 Intensity: 13.95 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,077Scope 1 Intensity: 11.12 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,407 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,172Scope 1 Intensity: 4.86 tCO2e/$M

How does Kyowa Kirin's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.03, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Kyowa Kirin rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Kyowa Kirin ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Kyowa Kirin among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

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