- Risk of increased energy costs and procured goods prices due to carbon taxes and stricter energy conservation laws.
- Risk of supply chain disruptions due to increased regional torrential rains and large-scale typhoons.
- Risk of increased damage to facilities and repair costs due to abnormal weather.
- Risk of water resource depletion and water intake limits due to changes in rainfall patterns.
- Risk of insufficient raw material procurement due to climate change.
Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.8K tCO2 by FY2030 (target). 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
6.8K tCO2 by FY2030 (target)
2024
Renewable Energy
53% in FY2023
of total energy
Water Usage
127.0K m3/year (FY2023)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.8K tCO2 by FY2030 (target) |
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 7.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 10.5K 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
- More than 50% of electricity consumption in FY2023 came from renewable energy sources.
- Closed down the cogeneration system at the head office complex in FY2023, reducing CO2 emissions from burning city gas.
- Completely replaced company cars with hybrid vehicles (except in heavy snowfall areas) over four years starting FY2020.
- Received third-party verification from SOCOTEC Certification Japan Co., Ltd. for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions, energy consumption, and Scope 3 Category 1.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 21% from the FY2020 benchmark by FY2025.
- Reduce water use intensity by 10% from the FY2021 level by FY2025.
- Reduce the final amount of landfilled waste by 75% from the FY2005 level by FY2025.
- Achieve a waste plastic recycling rate of 65% or above by FY2025.
- Achieve a waste recycling rate of 60% or above by FY2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 42% from the FY2020 benchmark by FY2030.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3, Category 1) by 25% from the FY2020 benchmark by FY2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions to zero by FY2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource RecyclingBiodiversityChemical Substance Management