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Medipal Holdings Corp

Common Name
Medipal Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Distribution
Employees
13,075
Ticker
7459
Exchange
Japan Exchange Group
Description
Medipal Holdings Corp is a leading company in Japan's pharmaceutical distribution industry. As a comprehensive pharmaceutical wholesaler, its primary function is to ensure the efficient distribution a...

Medipal Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Medipal Holdings 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).

Medipal Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
31,081a
28,439a
30,700a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
42,494a
46,552a
46,996a
Total Scope 3
219,650a
228,773a
38,884b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.3226a
1.1274a
1.1383a
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a. Medipal Holdings's Integrated Report 2024
b. Medipal Holdings's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Medipal Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Medipal Holdings amounted to 73,575 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 Medipal Holdings decreased by 1.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Medipal Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202409 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e-6%-2%-6%-7%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Medipal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Medipal Holdings were 31,081 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Medipal Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Medipal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Medipal Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Medipal Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,494 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Medipal Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Medipal Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 19.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Medipal Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Medipal Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Medipal Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Medipal Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Medipal Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported 219,650 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 Medipal Holdings includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e+5%-3%+12%+488%-4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 219,650 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 91.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Medipal Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 543.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Medipal Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported emissions for 8 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 Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 72,953 tCO₂e (33.21%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 68,622 tCO₂e (31.24%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 41,858 tCO₂e (19.06%)

Medipal Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(31.2%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(33.2%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(19.1%)

Insights into Medipal Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,081 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,500 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Medipal Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202005,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CM HospitalarYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,154 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,875Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNavamedicYear: 2024Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MMediosYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MExcelsior MedicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 42 tCO2eRevenue: $M 261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MArjoYear: 2025Scope 1: 20,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,196Scope 1 Intensity: 16.87 tCO2e/$MUnipharYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,615Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MGalenicaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,330Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MSinopharm GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 80,095Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MSigma HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 8 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,028Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCardinal HealthYear: 2024Scope 1: 160,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 226,841Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MCencoraYear: 2024Scope 1: 135,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293,987Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MMcKessonYear: 2025Scope 1: 72,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 359,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MChina National MedicinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 907 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,934Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MAmplifonYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,817Scope 1 Intensity: 2.58 tCO2e/$MAsker Healthcare GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,363Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MBaiyunshan Pharmaceutical HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,043 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,276Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MHenry ScheinYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,673Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MEBOS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,055Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MJointown Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,801Scope 1 Intensity: 1.78 tCO2e/$MAs OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 685Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,205 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,759Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,746Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MMedipal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,081 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,500Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$M

How does Medipal Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.73, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Medipal Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Medipal Holdings ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Medipal Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Medipal Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 293,225 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.47% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Medipal Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 14.49%.a

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