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 2024, Kyowa Kirin reported total global emissions of approximately 16,133,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,087,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 57,473,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 98,054,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In Japan, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 1,155,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 561,000 kg CO2e from business travel. 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. This target is part of a broader commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, as outlined in the Kirin Group Environmental Vision 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030. The company’s targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their goals align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The reduction initiatives are cascaded from the parent company, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, reflecting a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,244,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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