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Persol

Persol Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Persol, is a leading player in the staffing and workforce solutions industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1973, the company has grown significantly, expanding its operations across Asia and beyond, with a strong presence in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Persol offers a diverse range of services, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outsourcing solutions, catering to various sectors such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. What sets Persol apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of clients and candidates alike. With a robust market position, Persol has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as one of Japan's top staffing firms. The company continues to lead the way in workforce management, leveraging technology and expertise to drive success in an ever-evolving market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Persol's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Persol's score of 32 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

91%

Persol's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Persol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 216,302,000 kg CO2e in Japan, primarily from Scope 3 emissions. This figure includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 144,987,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 11,091,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 3,934,000 kg CO2e). For the global context in 2023, Persol's Scope 1 emissions were about 18,639,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 6,596,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 25,235,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Persol has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies. Overall, Persol's emissions data highlights the significant impact of their operations, particularly in Scope 3, and underscores the importance of establishing clear climate commitments moving forward.

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Scope 1
12,395,000
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Scope 2
13,028,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Persol's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Persol is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Persol is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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