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Recruit Holdings Co

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Recruit, is a prominent global leader in the staffing and recruitment industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1960, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in human resource solutions, Recruit offers a diverse range of services, including staffing, recruitment, and workforce management through its well-known brands such as Indeed and Glassdoor. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and extensive job listings, making them invaluable resources for job seekers and employers alike. With a strong market position, Recruit Holdings has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and its acquisition of Indeed in 2012, solidifying its status as a key player in the global employment services sector.

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54

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Recruit Holdings Co's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Recruit Holdings Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 760,076,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,262,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 750,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Recruit Holdings has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2030. This commitment aligns with industry standards and reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company previously aimed to reduce total GHG emissions in Japan by 25% by FY2020 compared to FY2008 levels, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to sustainability. Overall, Recruit Holdings is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and carbon neutrality, positioning itself as a responsible leader in the professional services sector.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
12,268,000
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Scope 2
29,854,000
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Scope 3
926,046,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Recruit Holdings Co'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. This request for Recruit Holdings Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Recruit Holdings Co 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.

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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