Climate Change Data

Eisai Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Healthcare (hhc)
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Corporate Governance
  • Social Responsibility
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved A List rating in CDP's Climate Change Report 2019
  • Obtained approval from the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative for its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.

Social Achievements

  • Provided 1.99 billion DEC tablets free of charge to 28 countries to combat lymphatic filariasis.
  • Launched Eisai Diversity Declaration in 2012.
  • Implemented various initiatives to improve medicine access in several countries.

Governance Achievements

  • Transitioned to a company with committees in June 2004.
  • Established the hhc Governance Committee in 2020.
  • Implemented a performance-based compensation system for executives, including bonuses and stock-based compensation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve ROE of 15% and equity spread of 7% in FY2025 (end of EWAY 2025).
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve ROE of 10% and equity spread of 2% in FY2020 (midpoint of EWAY 2025).

Environmental Challenges

  • Ensuring the effectiveness of the board of directors' supervisory function.
  • Maintaining the independence and neutrality of outside directors.
  • Improving the efficiency of board meetings and information sharing.
  • Addressing risks related to the company's global operations and business environment.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the board of directors' supervisory function.
  • Established clear criteria for the independence and neutrality of outside directors.
  • Implemented an IT-based information sharing system.
  • Improved risk management processes and reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)

Awards & Recognition

  • Chairman's Award (Internal Audit Excellence Practice Award) from the Japan Internal Auditors Association in September 2019