Sawai Group Holdings Co Ltd

Common Name
Sawai Group Holdings
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
3,310
Ticker
4887
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd. is an influential player in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on the manufacture and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals. The company's primary objective is to pr...

Sawai Group Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Sawai Group 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).

Sawai Group Holdings 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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Insights into Sawai Group Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sawai Group Holdings amounted to 69,800 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 Sawai Group Holdings increased by 0.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202306 k12 k18 k24 ktCO2e-5%+3%+49%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sawai Group Holdings were 19,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Sawai Group Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 25.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,300 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Sawai Group Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 33.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sawai Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Sawai Group Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sawai Group Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported 231,200 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 Sawai Group Holdings 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

Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e-1%+14%+15%-10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 231,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Sawai Group Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sawai Group Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sawai Group Holdings disclose?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings 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 Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 198,400 tCO₂e (85.78%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 10,800 tCO₂e (4.67%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 10,300 tCO₂e (4.45%)

Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(85.8%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(4.7%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(4.5%)

Insights into Sawai Group Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,500 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,229 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Sawai Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SNMeniconYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,930 tCO2eRevenue: $M 827Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MAs OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 631Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MMANIYear: 2023Scope 1: 481 tCO2eRevenue: $M 168Scope 1 Intensity: 2.87 tCO2e/$MEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MShionogi & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,203Scope 1 Intensity: 12.60 tCO2e/$MNihon KohdenYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,250 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,551Scope 1 Intensity: 2.74 tCO2e/$MAsahi InteccYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 669Scope 1 Intensity: 3.72 tCO2e/$MSanten PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,372 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,994Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MH.U. Group HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,237Scope 1 Intensity: 6.00 tCO2e/$MSysmexYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,047Scope 1 Intensity: 4.41 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 1,764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MChugai PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,456Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MSuzukenYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,491 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,378Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MTsuruha HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,940Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MOtsuka HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,030,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,021Scope 1 Intensity: 79.10 tCO2e/$MSMSYear: 2023Scope 1: 220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MTsumura & CoYear: 2021Scope 1: 39,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 37.32 tCO2e/$MNNNippon ShinyakuYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,366 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,241Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MKaken PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 20.20 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$M

How does Sawai Group Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.41 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Sawai Group Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Sawai Group Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Sawai Group Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Sawai Group Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 301,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.61% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Sawai Group Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.71%. a

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