- Challenges in progressing on air travel emission reduction target due to increased business travel, limited adoption of alternatives, and operational constraints
Hutchmed (China) Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hutchmed (China) Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 78.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 320 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 71.8K tCO2e/year. 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
78.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
25.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
106 tons/year (hazardous); 68 tons/year (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
45.4K GJ/year
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). | 320 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 71.8K tCO2e/year |
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 | 78.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 21.5K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 21.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 68% reduction in carbon emission intensity compared to 2020
- Achieved a 58% reduction in energy intensity compared to 2020
- 2.4% reduction in business air travel intensity compared to 2019
- Completed Scope 1-3 emission inventory
- Disclosed HUTCHMED’s material Scope 3 data for the first time
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emission intensity by 30% from a 2020 baseline
- Reduce energy intensity by 10% from a 2020 baseline
- Reduce emission intensity from business air travel by 10% from a 2019 baseline
- Maintain 100% of active employees trained on the Code of Ethics
🔭 Long-term
- Become a net-zero company by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionInnovationEthics and TransparencyHuman CapitalAccess to Healthcare