Public Profile

Kobo Products

Kobo Products, a leading name in the consumer electronics industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 2009, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative reading solutions, particularly through its range of eReaders and digital reading platforms. Kobo's core offerings include a variety of eReaders, such as the popular Kobo Clara and Kobo Libra, which are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and extensive eBook libraries. The brand is renowned for its commitment to enhancing the reading experience, making it a preferred choice among avid readers. With a strong market position, Kobo Products has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major publishers and a growing global user base, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in digital reading technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kobo Products'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.

18

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Kobo Products's score of 18 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kobo Products's reported carbon emissions

Kobo Products, Inc., headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target has been validated through a streamlined process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 commitments, Kobo Products is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions in its value chain. These initiatives reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future within the chemicals sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kobo Products's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. This request for Kobo Products 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.

Kobo Products 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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