Kyowa Kirin
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., a prominent biopharmaceutical company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (JP). Founded in 1949, the company has established a strong presence in the global healthcare industry, focusing on innovative drug development in areas such as oncology, nephrology, and immunology. Kyowa Kirin is renowned for its unique biologics and small molecule therapies, which leverage advanced technologies to address unmet medical needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of several key products that have positioned it as a leader in the biopharmaceutical sector. With a commitment to research and development, Kyowa Kirin continues to expand its operational footprint across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, solidifying its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust pipeline of therapeutic solutions.
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Kyowa Kirin's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kyowa Kirin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 82,102,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 23,507,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 23,507,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 82,102,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from capital goods (64,704,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,096,000 kg CO2e). For Japan specifically, the company recorded 16,362,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 3,974,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, totalling 20,336,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Kyowa Kirin has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, with interim targets set for 2024 to achieve a 51% reduction compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, Kyowa Kirin is aligned with the Kirin Group Environmental Vision 2050, which includes a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,244,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 34,687,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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