Shionogi & Co Ltd

Common Name
Shionogi & Co
Country
Japan
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
4,955
Ticker
4507
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Established in Japan in 1878, Shionogi focuses primaril...

Shionogi & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Shionogi & Co 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).

Shionogi & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Shionogi & Co's Integrated Report 2024
a. Shionogi & Co's Integrated Report 2024
b. Shionogi & Co's Integrated Report 2023
b. Shionogi & Co's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Shionogi & Co's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shionogi & Co amounted to 90,970 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 Shionogi & Co increased by 1.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Shionogi & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-9%0%+10%0%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Shionogi & Co's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shionogi & Co were 40,373 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Shionogi & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Shionogi & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Shionogi & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Shionogi & Co's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,650 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 50,597 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Shionogi & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Shionogi & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shionogi & Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

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

What methodology does Shionogi & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Shionogi & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
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  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Shionogi & Co's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported 142,919 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 Shionogi & Co includes a breakdown across 4 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

Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+15%-18%+11%-1%+1%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 142,919 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Shionogi & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Shionogi & Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shionogi & Co disclose?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 81,528 tCO₂e (57.04%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 41,663 tCO₂e (29.15%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 15,834 tCO₂e (11.08%)

Shionogi & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(57.0%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(11.1%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(29.2%)

Insights into Shionogi & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,373 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,203 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Shionogi & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SNMEisaiYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,898Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MSawai Group HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 15.87 tCO2e/$MSundrugYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,964Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$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: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MAstellas PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,203 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,401Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,082Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MAlfresa HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,241Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MTakeda PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,155Scope 1 Intensity: 9.70 tCO2e/$MMMMedipal HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,439 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,225Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MKyowa KirinYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MKaken PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 20.20 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MShionogi & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 40,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,203Scope 1 Intensity: 12.60 tCO2e/$M

How does Shionogi & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.11 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Shionogi & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Shionogi & Co ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Shionogi & Co among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Shionogi & Co's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Shionogi & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 233,889 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.38% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Shionogi & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.63%. a

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