Yuhan Corp

Common Name
Yuhan
Country
South Korea
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Employees
2,066
Ticker
000100
Exchange
KOREA EXCHANGE
Description
Yuhan Corporation is a prominent entity in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to the research, development, and distribution of a wide range of medical products and services. Headquartered in Sout...

Yuhan's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Yuhan 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).

Yuhan 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 1
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Yuhan’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Yuhan's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Yuhan's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Yuhan's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Yuhan's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Yuhan's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yuhan amounted to 24,943 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yuhan increased by 1.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Yuhan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+5%+4%-1%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yuhan's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yuhan were 7,059 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Yuhan reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Yuhan's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Yuhan's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Yuhan's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Yuhan's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Yuhan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,884 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Yuhan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Yuhan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 19.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Yuhan's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yuhan 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Yuhan use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Yuhan reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Yuhan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Yuhan's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Yuhan reported 577,149 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 2024 disclosure of Yuhan includes a breakdown across 11 of 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

Yuhan's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+27%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yuhan's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Yuhan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 577,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 94.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Yuhan's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yuhan disclose?

In 2024, Yuhan 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 Yuhan's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Yuhan's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 428,681 tCO₂e (74.28%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 104,351 tCO₂e (18.08%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 30,353 tCO₂e (5.26%)

Yuhan's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(5.3%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(18.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(74.3%)

Insights into Yuhan’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Yuhan reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,059 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,409 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Yuhan's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00010,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005001,0005,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DDSimcere Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,997 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,017Scope 1 Intensity: 4.91 tCO2e/$MAlmirallYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 990Scope 1 Intensity: 6.38 tCO2e/$MLuye Pharma GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 945Scope 1 Intensity: 11.38 tCO2e/$MHisamitsu PharmaceuticalYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MAlembic PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 80,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 104.88 tCO2e/$MAjanta PharmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,392 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 11.90 tCO2e/$MPrestige Consumer HealthcareYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 943Scope 1 Intensity: 1.38 tCO2e/$MHUTCHMED (China)Year: 2024Scope 1: 3,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,926Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Jiuzhou PharmaceuticalYear: 2023Scope 1: 48,815 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 62.81 tCO2e/$MLaboratorios Farmaceuticos ROVIYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,566 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 12.04 tCO2e/$MCiplaYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,177Scope 1 Intensity: 12.05 tCO2e/$MGedeon RichterYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,171Scope 1 Intensity: 21.02 tCO2e/$MGlenmark PharmaceuticalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,547 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,539Scope 1 Intensity: 22.45 tCO2e/$MDDDong-E-E-JiaoYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,659 tCO2eRevenue: $M 663Scope 1 Intensity: 23.60 tCO2e/$MHanmi PharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 13.26 tCO2e/$MTasly Pharmaceutical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,164Scope 1 Intensity: 32.09 tCO2e/$MAlkem LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,499Scope 1 Intensity: 22.03 tCO2e/$MSwedish Orphan BiovitrumYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,097 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,362Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MIpsenYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,720Scope 1 Intensity: 2.67 tCO2e/$MHepalinkYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 724Scope 1 Intensity: 25.27 tCO2e/$MLupinYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,597Scope 1 Intensity: 31.64 tCO2e/$MDDDa Ren TangYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,157Scope 1 Intensity: 5.10 tCO2e/$MDr Reddy's LaboratoriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 142,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 37.47 tCO2e/$MSumitomo PharmaYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,093 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,171Scope 1 Intensity: 6.50 tCO2e/$MYuhanYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,059 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 5.01 tCO2e/$M

How does Yuhan's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Yuhan reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.04 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Yuhan rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Yuhan ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Yuhan is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Yuhan's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Yuhan reported a total carbon footprint of 602,092 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.77% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Yuhan's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.97%. a

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