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Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd

Common Name
Otsuka Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
35,338
Ticker
4578
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. is a diversified healthcare company predominantly engaged in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Its core mission is centered on innovation within the life sciences domain, e...

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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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. Otsuka Holdings's Environmental Report 2025
a. Otsuka Holdings's Environmental Report 2025
b. Otsuka Holdings's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Otsuka Holdings's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Otsuka Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOtsuka Holdings amounted to557,566metric 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 Holdingsincreased 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

20202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-2%-8%-2%+13%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

20202021202220232024085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 11of 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

2019202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-12%-7%+12%0%+6%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e(66.14%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 85,894 tCOâ‚‚e(8.14%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 82,447 tCOâ‚‚e(7.81%)

Otsuka Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(8.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(66.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.8%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 14,840 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.85 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Otsuka Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102002,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SMNMHoyaYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,234Scope 1 Intensity: 3.25 tCO2e/$MTerumoYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,123 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,158Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MJCR PharmaceuticalsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 7.92 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 3,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,752Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,205 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,759Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MTsuruha HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,940Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MMMMedical Data VisionYear: 2024Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MSMSYear: 2023Scope 1: 220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,589Scope 1 Intensity: 4.93 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MHikari TsushinYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,102 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,975Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,746Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MMMMedipal HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,081 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,500Scope 1 Intensity: 1.32 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MAIN HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,193Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 368,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,840Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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