Public Profile

Benesse Corporation Co

Benesse Corporation Co., headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the education and lifestyle industry. Founded in 1955, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia and North America. Benesse is renowned for its innovative educational services, particularly in the fields of early childhood education, language learning, and distance learning. Its flagship products, such as the "Shinkenzemi" learning materials and "Benesse English" programmes, are distinguished by their focus on personalised learning experiences. With a commitment to fostering lifelong learning, Benesse has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with educational institutions and a robust digital transformation strategy. The company continues to hold a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to enhancing educational outcomes and promoting holistic development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Benesse Corporation Co'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 Education 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Benesse Corporation Co's score of 32 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Benesse Corporation Co's reported carbon emissions

Benesse Corporation Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets. Benesse Corporation is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by approximately 52.8% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 14.8% reduction in its absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the education services sector. Overall, Benesse Corporation's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to environmental responsibility and its role in addressing climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Benesse Corporation Co's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Benesse Corporation Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Benesse Corporation Co is committed to some 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact

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