Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd

Common Name
Nippon Shinyaku
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
2,243
Ticker
4516
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs in Japan and internationally. The company focuses on producing therapeutic ...

Nippon Shinyaku's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku 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).

Nippon Shinyaku has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Nippon Shinyaku's Integrated Report 2024
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b. Nippon Shinyaku's Integrated Report 2023
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c. Nippon Shinyaku's Integrated Report 2022
c. Nippon Shinyaku's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Nippon Shinyaku's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Shinyaku amounted to 8,423 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nippon Shinyaku decreased by 16.72%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-2%-5%+4%-11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nippon Shinyaku were 4,366 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Nippon Shinyaku reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,057 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Nippon Shinyaku reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 34.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 22.04% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Nippon Shinyaku use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Nippon Shinyaku's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported 268,009 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 2023 disclosure of Nippon Shinyaku includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 10 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e+17061%+4%+12%+14%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported total Scope 3 emissions of 268,009 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Nippon Shinyaku reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 22,631.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2022), Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nippon Shinyaku disclose?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku 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 Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 217,585 tCO₂e (81.19%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 46,557 tCO₂e (17.37%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,685 tCO₂e (0.63%)

Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(17.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(81.2%)

Insights into Nippon Shinyaku’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,366 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,082 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Nippon Shinyaku's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SMNMeniconYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,930 tCO2eRevenue: $M 827Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MAs OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 631Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 40,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,203Scope 1 Intensity: 12.60 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MH.U. Group HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,237Scope 1 Intensity: 6.00 tCO2e/$MSysmexYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,047Scope 1 Intensity: 4.41 tCO2e/$MSSSugi HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,531 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MOno PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,319Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$MMatsukiyoCocokara & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,378Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MTsuruha HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,940Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,030,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,021Scope 1 Intensity: 79.10 tCO2e/$MSMSYear: 2023Scope 1: 220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,203 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,401Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,241Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MMMMedipal HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MKaken PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 20.20 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MNNNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$M

How does Nippon Shinyaku's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.19 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Nippon Shinyaku rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Nippon Shinyaku's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Nippon Shinyaku reported a total carbon footprint of 276,432 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.94% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Nippon Shinyaku's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.58%. a

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