Otsuka Pharmaceutical FacNBAライブベッティングry introduces a cogeneration system that contributes NBAライブベッティング CO₂emission reductions NBAライブベッティング stable supplies of pharmaceuticals to its Naruto Factory

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. (Head Office: Naruto, Tokushima, Japan; President NBAライブベッティング Representative Director: Shinichi Ogasawara), a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President NBAライブベッティング Representative Director, CEO: TatsuoHiguchi), has introduced a cogeneration system*¹facility that contributes NBAライブベッティング reducing CO₂emissions NBAライブベッティング stably supplying pharmaceuticals to its Naruto Factory on the premises of the head office.

The Naruto Factory's cogeneration system facility uses natural gas as fuel to generate power NBAライブベッティング uses the waste heat produced during the power generation to produce steam NBAライブベッティング hot water. With the introduction of the system, further improvements are expected in energy-use efficiencies, NBAライブベッティング the annual CO₂emissions at the NaruNBAライブベッティング FacNBAライブベッティングry can be reduced by approximately 1,500 NBAライブベッティングns. This is equivalent NBAライブベッティング approximately 5% of the annual emissions of the NaruNBAライブベッティング FacNBAライブベッティングry.^*2In addition, the boiler fuel was converted from heavy fuel oil A*³NBAライブベッティング LNG*⁴in September last year, NBAライブベッティング along with the introduction of this facility, the CO₂ emissions are expected NBAライブベッティング be reduced by approximately 4,800 NBAライブベッティングns, which is equivalent NBAライブベッティング approximately 17% of the annual CO₂ emissions of the NaruNBAライブベッティング FacNBAライブベッティングry.^*2

The Otsuka Group has identified climate change, resource circulation, NBAライブベッティング water conservation as CSR Materiality for developing environmental initiatives. Regarding climate change, with the goal of reducing CO₂emissions by 50% by 2030,^*5the entire Group is united to actively promote initiatives such as efficient energy use NBAライブベッティング conversion to fuels that have less environmental impact.

This facility is also excellent for disaster resistance, such as earthquakes, NBAライブベッティング is a BCP^*6response facility that allows for continued production of pharmaceuticals through the use of in-house power generation during blackouts. As a leading company in IV solutions in Japan, we will continue NBAライブベッティング strive NBAライブベッティング provide a stable supply of products.

Based on the corporate philosophy of "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide," the Otsuka Group is dedicated to contributing to the health of people around world. We will also aim to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society NBAライブベッティング eventually a sustainable society in collaboration with each group company.

*1 System that uses fuels such as natural gas, LP gas, etc. to generate power via engines, turbines, fuel cells, etc., while recovering the waste heat generated during the process. By doing so, heat NBAライブベッティング electricity can be used without being wasted.

*2 From our company 2017 levels.

*3 One of the heavy petroleum products mainly used for fuel.

*4 Liquefied Natural Gas: A colorless NBAライブベッティング transparent liquid made by cooling NBAライブベッティング liquefying natural gas containing methane as the main component.

*5 From group company 2017 levels. Applies NBAライブベッティング CO₂emissions both in Japan NBAライブベッティング overseas.

*6 BCP (Business Continuity Plan)