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 2023, Kao Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,752,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 539,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 149,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company did not disclose Scope 3 emissions for its Japan operations, which recorded 223,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and no Scope 2 emissions. Kao has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, focusing on purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, as well as indirect use-phase emissions from detergent products. Kao is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 653,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 404,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,423,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
