- Water stress at Thai Kyowa Biotechnologies
- Reducing the use of natural gas at BioKyowa
- High human rights risks in raw material procurement (although none were found to be high risk in 2023).
Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 305 thousand tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 33 thousand tCO2e; Scope 2: 96 thousand tCO2e; Scope 3: 176 thousand tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
305 thousand tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
19.3K thousand m3
2023
Waste
29 thousand t
2023
Energy Use
2.1K TJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 33 thousand tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 96 thousand tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 176 thousand tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 305 thousand tCO2e |
| 2019-2023 | 305.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 47% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to 2019
- Yamaguchi facility began using solar power through a PPA in March 2024, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by approximately 900 tons annually
- Reduced annual natural gas consumption by approximately 8% at BioKyowa by replacing boilers with high-efficiency ones.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 55% reduction in Scope 1+2 GHG emissions compared to 2019 by 2024
- Achieve 96% acquisition rate of international food safety certification by 2024 (Kirin Group target)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2050 (Kirin Group target)
- 100% renewable energy ratio in used electricity by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and Well-BeingThe EnvironmentHuman RightsSustainable ProcurementOccupational Health and Safety