Scope 3 Cat 1 calculation methodology revised In FY2023, CO2 emissions increased due to changes in calculation methods, such as revision of emissions intensity allocation, and an increase in activities. Scope 3 Cat 1 rose from 1.8M to 3.9M tCO2e.
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Biomass wood pellet conversion at Pfaffenhofen Plant In FY2023, began converting to renewable fuels by using biomass wood pellets for steam production at Pfaffenhofen Plant in Germany.
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Primary: Energy efficiency and ZEB buildings Constructed Group's first Nearly ZEB-certified office at Onahama Plant (March 2023), cutting standard building energy consumption by 78% (51.9% from energy savings, 26.9% from on-site generation). Combines high-efficiency air conditioning, water heating, and lighting equipment.
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Dependent: Green chemistry and sustainable manufacturing Group identifies Green Chemistry (manufacturing process considering global environment, reducing raw material and energy consumption) and bioplastics utilization as decarbonisation levers across R&D, pharmaceutical technology, and supply chain.
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RE100 commitment - 100% renewable electricity by FY2030 Group joined RE100 and aims for 100% renewable electricity by FY2030, with interim target of 60%+ by FY2025 (already exceeded at 80% in FY2023).
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First Nearly ZEB-certified building at Onahama Plant In March 2023, Daiichi Sankyo Chemical Pharma Onahama Plant completed the Group's first Nearly ZEB-certified building, cutting standard building energy consumption by 78%.
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Primary: On-site solar PV and renewable electricity procurement Group installing self-consumption solar PV at major plants (Pfaffenhofen 580 MWh, Shanghai 540 MWh, Onahama 4,000 MWh) and converting purchased electricity to renewable sources. Drove renewable electricity from 9.4% (FY2021) to 80.0% (FY2023), cutting market-based Scope 2 from 103,150 to 23,994 tCO2e.
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SBTi validation of 1.5°C target In July 2023, GHG reduction and supplier engagement targets were approved as 1.5°C aligned by SBTi. Commitment letter submitted for net-zero standard.
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RE100 member targeting 100% renewable electricity by FY2030 Daiichi Sankyo is a member of RE100 and aims for 100% renewable electricity by FY2030, with FY2025 KPI of at least 60%. Achieved 80.0% in FY2023. Key initiatives include: Pfaffenhofen Plant (Germany) on 100% renewable electricity since 2014 with on-site 580 MWh solar; Shanghai Plant ~540 MWh solar (saving 300 tCO2/yr); Onahama Plant ~4,000 MWh solar with Nearly ZEB-certified new office cutting energy use by 78%. Also converting to biomass wood pellets for steam.
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Primary: Fuel switch to biomass and hydrogen utilization In FY2023, Pfaffenhofen Plant began converting to renewable fuels using biomass wood pellets for steam production. Long-term value chain initiatives also include hydrogen utilization, next-generation batteries, and electric vehicles.
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