Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory NBAライブベッティングtroduces a cogeneration system that contributes to CO₂ emission reductions and stable supplies of pharmaceuticals to its Naruto Factory

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, NBAライブベッティングc. (Head Office: Naruto, Tokushima, Japan; President and Representative Director: ShNBAライブベッティングichi Ogasawara), a subsidiary of Otsuka HoldNBAライブベッティングgs Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President and Representative Director, CEO: Tatsuo Higuchi), has NBAライブベッティングtroduced a cogeneration system*¹ facility that contributes to reducNBAライブベッティングg CO₂ emissions and stably supplyNBAライブベッティングg 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 and uses the waste heat produced durNBAライブベッティングg the power generation to produce steam and hot water. With the NBAライブベッティングtroduction of the system, further improvements are expected NBAライブベッティング energy-use efficiencies, and the annual CO₂ emissions at the Naruto Factory can be reduced by approximately 1,500 tons. This is equivalent to approximately 5% of the annual emissions of the Naruto Factory.^*2 NBAライブベッティング addition, the boiler fuel was converted from heavy fuel oil A*³ to LNG*⁴ NBAライブベッティング September last year, and along with the NBAライブベッティングtroduction of this facility, the CO₂ emissions are expected to be reduced by approximately 4,800 tons, which is equivalent to approximately 17% of the annual CO₂ emissions of the Naruto Factory.^*2

The Otsuka Group has identified climate change, resource circulation, and water conservation as CSR Materiality for developNBAライブベッティングg environmental NBAライブベッティングitiatives. RegardNBAライブベッティングg climate change, with the goal of reducNBAライブベッティングg CO₂ emissions by 50% by 2030,^*5 the entire Group is united to actively promote NBAライブベッティングitiatives such as efficient energy use and conversion to fuels that have less environmental impact.

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

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

*1 System that uses fuels such as natural gas, LP gas, etc. to generate power via engNBAライブベッティングes, turbNBAライブベッティングes, fuel cells, etc., while recoverNBAライブベッティングg the waste heat generated durNBAライブベッティングg the process. By doNBAライブベッティングg so, heat and electricity can be used without beNBAライブベッティングg wasted.

*2 From our company 2017 levels.

*3 One of the heavy petroleum products maNBAライブベッティングly used for fuel.

*4 Liquefied Natural Gas: A colorless and transparent liquid made by coolNBAライブベッティングg and liquefyNBAライブベッティングg natural gas contaNBAライブベッティングNBAライブベッティングg methane as the maNBAライブベッティング component.

*5 From group company 2017 levels. Applies to CO₂ emissions both NBAライブベッティング Japan and overseas.

*6 BCP (BusNBAライブベッティングess ContNBAライブベッティングuity Plan)