Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Common Name
Ono Pharmaceutical
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
4,287
Ticker
4528
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a renowned pharmaceutical company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the creation and distribution of medicinal products. The company's core mission is to develop inn...

Ono Pharmaceutical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Ono 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).

Ono Pharmaceutical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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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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a. Ono Pharmaceutical's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Ono Pharmaceutical's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Ono Pharmaceutical's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Ono Pharmaceutical's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Ono Pharmaceutical's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ono Pharmaceutical amounted to 11,200 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 Ono Pharmaceutical decreased by 30.86%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e+6%0%-3%-16%-18%+21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ono Pharmaceutical were 8,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Ono Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 20.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,100 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Ono Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 83.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 67.37% 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 Ono Pharmaceutical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ono Pharmaceutical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported 34,100 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 Ono Pharmaceutical includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 12 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e-34%-8%+157%-29%+12%-67%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 34,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.41% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.59% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Ono Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 58.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 66.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ono Pharmaceutical disclose?

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical 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 Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 22,800 tCO₂e (66.86%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,800 tCO₂e (14.08%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,000 tCO₂e (8.8%)

Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(14.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(66.9%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(8.8%)

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

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,100 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,319 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Ono Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SNMShionogi & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,203Scope 1 Intensity: 12.60 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MNihon KohdenYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,250 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,551Scope 1 Intensity: 2.74 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MPeptiDreamYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,156 tCO2eRevenue: $M 203Scope 1 Intensity: 15.55 tCO2e/$MSundrugYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,964Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$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: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MDaiichi SankyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,576Scope 1 Intensity: 8.68 tCO2e/$MNNNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$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: $M 25,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MOno PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,319Scope 1 Intensity: 2.44 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.11 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Ono Pharmaceutical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Ono Pharmaceutical reported a total carbon footprint of 45,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 61.64% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Ono Pharmaceutical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.88%. a

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