Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd
Otsuka Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, Otsuka 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).
Otsuka Holdings 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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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 Otsuka Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Otsuka Holdings amounted to 129,494,000 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Otsuka Holdings increased by 2.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Otsuka Holdings were 1,030,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Otsuka Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Otsuka Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 128,464,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Otsuka Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Otsuka Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 30.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Otsuka Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Otsuka Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Otsuka Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Otsuka Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported 297,523,792 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 2021 disclosure of Otsuka Holdings includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 297,523,792 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 59.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 40.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Otsuka Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 73.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2020), Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 68.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Otsuka Holdings disclose?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, the largest contributors to Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 79,452,000 tCO₂e (26.7%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 70,519,000 tCO₂e (23.7%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 38,763,000 tCO₂e (13.03%)
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Otsuka Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,030,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,021 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 79.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Otsuka Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 79.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.44 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Otsuka Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Otsuka Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Otsuka Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Otsuka Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 427,017,792 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 60.56% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Otsuka Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.08%. a