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Otsuka Corp
Otsuka's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Otsuka 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 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOtsuka amounted to14,776metric 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 Otsukadecreased by 5.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Otsuka's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Otsuka's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Otsuka were 5,349 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Otsuka reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Otsuka's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Otsuka's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Otsuka's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Otsuka reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,137 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 9,427 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Otsuka reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Otsuka's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 10.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Otsuka's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Otsuka's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Otsuka use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Otsuka reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Otsuka's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Otsuka's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Otsuka reported 3,258,826 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 includes a breakdown across 15of 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Otsuka's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Otsuka reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,258,826 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 81.19%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.81%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Otsuka's Scope 3 emissions increased by 30.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Otsuka disclose?
In 2024, Otsuka reported emissions for 15 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's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Otsuka's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,557,843 tCOâ‚‚e(78.49%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 601,216 tCOâ‚‚e(18.45%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 47,361 tCOâ‚‚e(1.45%)
Otsuka's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Otsuka’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Otsuka reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,349 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,056 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Otsuka's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Otsuka's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Otsuka reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.71, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Otsuka rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Otsuka ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Otsuka is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Otsuka's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Otsuka reported a total carbon footprint of 3,273,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.31% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Otsuka's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.29%.a