Kao
Kao Corporation, commonly referred to as Kao, is a leading Japanese multinational company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1887, Kao has established itself as a prominent player in the consumer goods and chemical industries, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products in personal care, beauty, and home care, as well as its advanced chemical solutions. Kao's core offerings include skincare, haircare, and household cleaning products, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and quality. With a focus on research and development, Kao has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and environmental initiatives. As a market leader, Kao continues to enhance its global footprint while prioritising consumer satisfaction and ecological responsibility.
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Kao's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kao Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,121,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 615,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,121,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 10,170,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Kao has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 22% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services and the use-phase emissions of its products. The company has also committed to long-term climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040 and carbon negativity by 2050. These commitments are part of Kao's broader sustainability strategy, which includes initiatives aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Amazon Climate Pledge. In Japan, Kao's emissions for 2024 were reported at approximately 206,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with no Scope 2 emissions recorded. This reflects a continued effort to monitor and manage emissions at a regional level. Kao's climate commitments and reduction targets demonstrate its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2007 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,594,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,146,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 65,711,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Kao is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
