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Kao USA Inc.

Kao USA Inc., a subsidiary of the renowned Kao Corporation, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1887, Kao has established itself as a leader in the personal care, beauty, and home care industries, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products, including skin care, hair care, and household cleaning solutions, distinguished by their high-quality formulations and eco-friendly practices. Kao USA Inc. is recognised for its strong market position, consistently achieving notable milestones in product development and consumer satisfaction. With a focus on enhancing everyday life through superior products, Kao USA continues to set industry standards while prioritising environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kao USA Inc.'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.

84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Kao USA Inc.'s score of 84 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kao USA Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kao Corporation

Kao USA Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Kao Corporation, which provides emissions data and climate commitments at a higher level. Kao Corporation has set ambitious climate targets, which are cascaded down to Kao USA Inc. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, all aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their operations. While specific reduction targets for Kao USA Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals from Kao Corporation reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. As a current subsidiary of Kao Corporation, Kao USA Inc. aligns with the parent company's strategies to mitigate climate impact, although specific metrics and achievements at the subsidiary level remain unspecified. The company is actively engaged in initiatives that promote environmental responsibility, contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.

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13,594,000
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Scope 2
15,146,000
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Scope 3
65,711,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kao USA Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Kao USA Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Kao USA Inc. is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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