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Rohto Pharmaceutical

OVERALL

Owned
JPN
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Pharmaceuticals manufacturer

Founded in Japan in 1899.

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd   JPN     website         

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Business Ethics 13/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 13/100 in the Pharmaceuticals category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 18 Nov 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2022)
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of C
In 2022, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of C.
Source: CDP (2022)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Founded 1899
Revenue 1.7 billion USD (2020)
Employees 6,619 (2020)
Subsidiaries Mentholatum Company, Inc. 

Pharmaceuticals, healthcare and cosmetic products manufacturer

Family owned for 99 years, until 1988 when it was acquired by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. of Osaka, Japan.


  - Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd 

Healthcare products manufacturer

Contact Details

Address Osaka, Japan
Website www.rohto.co.jp/index_e.html

Products / Brands

Mentholatum Australasia
Alpha Keri Skin Care
Deep Heat Topical Pain Relief
Ice Gel Topical Pain Relief
Laxettes Laxatives
Natural Instinct Skin Care
Natural Instinct Body Wash
Natural Instinct Hand Wash/Sanitiser
Natural Instinct Shampoo
Natural Instinct Sunscreen
Oxy Skin Care
Propovir Lip Care


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