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Astellas Pharma — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2023· 15 events

Acquired IVERIC bio, Inc.Data confidence — high

Astellas acquired IVERIC bio, Inc. effective July 11, 2023. Also acquired Propella Therapeutics, Inc. (Dec 22, 2023) which is excluded from this report's calculations.

sustainability_report p.3

SBT recertified with tightened 1.5°C Scope 1+2 targetaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

In January 2023, SBTi approved updated targets: reduce Scope 1+2 by 63% by 2030 (vs 2015), aligned with 1.5°C; reduce Scope 3 by 37.5% by 2030, well-below 2°C. Previously targets were aligned with 2°C.

sustainability_report p.8

Scope 3 Cat 1 boundary expanded + restated baselinesaffects scope 3 purchased goodsData confidence — high

FY2015, 2021, 2022 Cat 1 data was recalculated due to (i) expansion of data boundary to raw materials & manufacturing services purchased for commercial production, (ii) inclusion of consumption tax into non-JP purchase amount.

sustainability_report p.26

All high-concentrate PCB-contaminated waste treatedData confidence — high

In fiscal 2023, Astellas completed treatment of all high-concentrate PCB-contaminated waste in storage.

sustainability_report p.18

10% neutralisation of residual emissions by 2050Data confidence — med

Astellas' Net Zero by 2050 plan targets a 90% reduction in GHG emissions plus 10% neutralization of residual emissions (vs 2015 baseline). The company also notes consideration of purchasing carbon credits (CO2 emission rights) to reduce Scope 1 emissions, with cost-control measures still under review. No specific durable removal technologies (DAC, BECCS) are named.

sustainability_report p.8

Net Zero by 2050 commitmentData confidence — high

In February 2023, Astellas committed to a policy of reducing GHG emissions from operations to Net Zero by 2050 (90% reduction + 10% neutralization based on 2015).

sustainability_report p.11

Added Scope 3 Cat 13 (downstream leased assets)affects scope 3 downstream leasedData confidence — high

FY2023 is the first year Downstream Leased Assets are reported (48 tons); previously stated as 'Not relevant'.

sustainability_report p.26

Cat 4 baselines restated for duplicationsaffects scope 3 upstream transportData confidence — high

FY2015, 2021, 2022 Cat 4 data was re-calculated due to duplications in activity data.

sustainability_report p.26

Primary: Fuel switching + energy efficiency at sitesData confidence — high

Boilers prioritise gaseous fuels (city gas, LNG, LPG) to reduce GHG and SOx. FY2023 saw ~¥600 million invested in solar panel installations, LED lighting, and air-conditioning upgrades to heat-pump chillers, abating 4,825 tCO2. Energy monitoring systems are deployed to visualise consumption. Total energy fell from 2,089 TJ (FY2021) to 2,005 TJ (FY2023).

sustainability_report p.9

Dependent: Business travel reductionData confidence — high

Business travel emissions (Cat 6, airplane) were 21,496 tCO2 in FY2023, rebounding from COVID-era lows (2,410 in FY2021, 6,940 in FY2022) but still well below the FY2015 baseline of 53,528 tCO2. Astellas will continue company-wide travel-reduction efforts initiated during COVID-19.

sustainability_report p.14

Sustainability KPIs added to executive bonusaffects esg linked executive pay ynData confidence — high

Starting FY2023, Astellas incorporated sustainability performance targets into bonus (short-term incentive remuneration) for Directors (excluding Audit & Supervisory Committee Members and Outside Directors).

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Primary: Sales fleet electrificationData confidence — high

Since FY2008 Astellas has switched sales fleets to hybrid and electric vehicles, particularly in Japan and the US. FY2023 sales-fleet emissions were 13,380 tons (vs 12,378 in FY2022, 12,697 in FY2021). Preparing for the 2035 ICE phase-out in some markets requires further shift to EVs for fleets and trucks plus a modal transport shift.

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Primary: Sustainable packaging — biomass plastic + recycled cardboardData confidence — high

Since FY2021, blister sheet packaging using 50% sugarcane-derived polyethylene (biomass plastic) is used for some Japan products. Cardboard packaging uses recycled paper, and materials are labelled to promote consumer recycling. FY2023 plastic packaging containers totalled 218 tons in Japan; plastic waste generated in Japan was 230 tons, targeted to remain below 250 tons.

sustainability_report p.20

Hydroelectric PPA in Japan + on-site solar at research sitesData confidence — high

Since April 2020, Astellas switched all electricity at its three Ibaraki Prefecture sites (Tsukuba, Tokodai, Takahagi) to TEPCO Energy Partner's 'Aqua Premium' 100% hydroelectric plan, reducing emissions by ~24,000 tCO2 in FY2023. Renewable energy reached 19% of total energy and 40% of electricity in FY2023 (373 TJ total). Mix includes 86% renewable electricity, 13% wood biomass, 2% wind, 0.3% PV/geothermal. Solar panels are being installed at research facilities; wind power and biomass boilers operate at the Kerry Plant in Ireland.

sustainability_report p.9

Dependent: Sustainable Procurement Pledge for Cat 1 supplier collaborationData confidence — high

Cat 1 (purchased goods and services) at 858 kt is the largest Scope 3 source (~77% of Scope 3). Astellas established the Sustainable Procurement Pledge with suppliers, plans to formulate a supply-chain sustainability roadmap, and will analyse CO2 emission data of purchased products to drive reductions. On-site EHS assessments of 4 suppliers were conducted in FY2023.

sustainability_report p.4