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.
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Industry Benchmark
Kobo Products's score of 6 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kobo Products's reported carbon emissions
Kobo Products, headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2010 to 2012. In 2010, the company emitted approximately 23,810,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,333,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 52,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The following year, 2011, saw a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions to about 2,255,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased to approximately 12,659,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reduced to about 50,546,000 kg CO2e. In 2012, Scope 1 emissions further decreased to around 2,064,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions rose to about 14,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions fell to approximately 44,363,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kobo Products has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint remains unclear, highlighting a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,381,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,333,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 52,309,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kobo Products is not committed to any 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.
