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