- Risk of unexpected pandemics and drug price reductions.
- Risk of rising raw material prices due to climate change.
- Increased stakeholder concerns due to delays in climate change action.
- Risk of increased operating expenses due to climate change.
- Risk of supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
ASKA Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ASKA Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.9K 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
9.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% at Shonan Research Center; partial at Iwaki Factory and Head Office
of total energy
Water Usage
170.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
185.0 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
11.8M kWh/year (equivalent to 5694 kl of crude oil)
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). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.9K 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 | 9.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 10.8K t-CO₂ (FY2022) |
| 2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 | 13.2K t-CO2 (FY2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 49.2% from FY2013 levels by FY2023 (aiming for 46% reduction by FY2030)
- Achieved 89.0% recycling rate of waste generated at the factory and research center in FY2023
- Introduced CO2-free electricity at the Iwaki Factory in April 2023, expecting to reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 2,200 tons.
- Renovated head office building to promote efficient use of space and paperless operations, switching to renewable energy sources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 46% by FY2030 compared to FY2013.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental ManagementResource ConservationWaste ReductionChemical Substance ManagementBiodiversityGreen Procurement