Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd
Otsuka Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Otsuka Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Otsuka Holdings amounted to 557,566 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 Otsuka Holdings increased by 6.68%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Otsuka Holdings were 368,733 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Otsuka Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 188,833 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Otsuka Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported 1,055,635 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 Otsuka Holdings includes a breakdown across 11 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
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,055,635 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 89.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.2% 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 2019, Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Otsuka Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Otsuka Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Otsuka Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported emissions for 11 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 2024, the largest contributors to Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 698,157 tCO₂e (66.14%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 85,894 tCO₂e (8.14%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 82,447 tCO₂e (7.81%)
Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Otsuka Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 368,733 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,840 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.85 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 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.25, 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 2024, Otsuka Holdings ranked 23 out of 23 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 2024, Otsuka Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,613,201 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.25% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Otsuka Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 22.86%.a