Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd
Kyowa Kirin's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kyowa Kirin has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kyowa Kirin's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyowa Kirin amounted to 18,220 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 Kyowa Kirin decreased by 22.49%, 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
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyowa Kirin were 16,133 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 6.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.86%, 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 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,087 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 93.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 68.98% in 2024, 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 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kyowa Kirin's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kyowa Kirin's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported 165,037 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 Kyowa Kirin includes a breakdown across 9 of 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
Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported total Scope 3 emissions of 165,037 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 98.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyowa Kirin 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kyowa Kirin disclose?
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 98,054 tCO₂e (59.41%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 57,473 tCO₂e (34.82%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,932 tCO₂e (2.99%)
Kyowa Kirin's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kyowa Kirin’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,133 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,157 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kyowa Kirin's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kyowa Kirin's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.83 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kyowa Kirin rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kyowa Kirin is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kyowa Kirin's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported a total carbon footprint of 183,257 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.07% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kyowa Kirin's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.8%. a