Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Common Name
Santen Pharmaceutical
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
Employees
3,849
Ticker
4536
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a prominent pharmaceutical company focusing on ophthalmology. Established in 1890 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Santen specializes in the research, development,...

Santen Pharmaceutical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Santen 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).

Santen Pharmaceutical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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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Insights into Santen Pharmaceutical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Santen Pharmaceutical amounted to 39,612 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Santen Pharmaceutical increased by 3.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202304.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e-10%-3%0%+14%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Santen Pharmaceutical were 17,021 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Santen Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Santen Pharmaceutical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Santen Pharmaceutical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,417 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 22,591 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Santen Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 31.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Santen Pharmaceutical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Santen Pharmaceutical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202306 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Santen Pharmaceutical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported 196,579 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 2023 disclosure of Santen Pharmaceutical includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e-17%+16%-18%+8%+47%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 196,579 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Santen Pharmaceutical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 26.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions increased by 47.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Santen Pharmaceutical disclose?

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported emissions for 8 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 Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 102,440 tCO₂e (52.11%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 87,182 tCO₂e (44.35%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,189 tCO₂e (1.62%)

Santen Pharmaceutical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(1.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(44.3%)

Insights into Santen Pharmaceutical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical reported a total carbon footprint of 236,191 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 37.49% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Santen Pharmaceutical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.56%. a

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