J.O. Pharma installs electricity from renewable sources to contribute to a decarbonized society

J.O. Pharma Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Izumo, Shimane, Japan; President and Representative Director: Yoshifumi Fujimoto; "J.O. Pharma"), a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. (Head Office: Naruto, Tokushima, Japan; President and Representative Director: Shuichi Takagi), announces that all electricity purchased from external sources will be switched to 100% renewable energy starting April 1.

This is expected to result in a reduction of approximately 5,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year, which accounts for about 70% of J.O. Pharma's annual CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 2,000 households^*.

Based on its 2050 Environmental Vision, "Net Zero," the Otsuka Group aims to reduce the total environmental impact of its business activities to zero, in order to do its part in the transition to a low-carbon society. The Otsuka Group is actively working to reduce its CO₂ emissions, having set a target of reducing CO₂ emissions by 50% by 2028 compared to 2017.

Under this goal, J.O. Pharma will continue to engage in various initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as introducing high-efficiency air conditioning systems, steam-free equipment conversion, and conducting tree-planting activities, promoting sustainable manufacturing as an environmentally conscious manufacturer.

The Otsuka Group is united to aim to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society and eventually a sustainable society through the application of new technologies and solutions.

* Based on the Survey on the Actual Conditions of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Residential Sector in FY2024, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.