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Daiichi Sankyo — 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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2024· 1 event

Registered as TNFD AdopterData confidence — high

In May 2024, registered as TNFD Adopter, committing to disclosure aligned with TNFD recommendations by end of FY2024. Conducting nature-related risk evaluation in supply chain.

sustainability_report p.6

2023· 11 events

Scope 3 Cat 1 calculation methodology revisedaffects scope 3 purchased goodsData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.20

Biomass wood pellet conversion at Pfaffenhofen PlantData confidence — high

In FY2023, began converting to renewable fuels by using biomass wood pellets for steam production at Pfaffenhofen Plant in Germany.

sustainability_report p.4

Primary: Energy efficiency and ZEB buildingsData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.4

Dependent: Green chemistry and sustainable manufacturingData confidence — med

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.

sustainability_report p.3

RE100 commitment - 100% renewable electricity by FY2030affects renewable electricity pctData confidence — high

Group joined RE100 and aims for 100% renewable electricity by FY2030, with interim target of 60%+ by FY2025 (already exceeded at 80% in FY2023).

sustainability_report p.4

First Nearly ZEB-certified building at Onahama PlantData confidence — high

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%.

sustainability_report p.4

Primary: On-site solar PV and renewable electricity procurementData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.4

SBTi validation of 1.5°C targetData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.4

RE100 member targeting 100% renewable electricity by FY2030Data confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.4

Primary: Fuel switch to biomass and hydrogen utilizationData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.3

Dependent: Supplier 1.5°C engagement (Scope 3 Cat 1)Data confidence — high

FY2025 KPI: have more than 70% of business partners set 1.5°C-aligned targets. Group is strengthening engagement because Scope 3 Cat 1 (purchased goods and services) dominates the footprint at 3.9M tCO2e in FY2023. Also set FY2025 target of 15% reduction in CO2 emission intensity based on sales (Scope 3 Cat 1) vs FY2020.

sustainability_report p.4

2022· 1 event

CO2 reduction target tightened to 1.5°C aligned (42% by 2025, 63% by 2030)affects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

In June 2022, Daiichi Sankyo revised CO2 reduction targets to a more ambitious level: 42% reduction by FY2025 and 63% reduction by FY2030 vs FY2015 baseline.

sustainability_report p.3