Kose
Kose Corporation, commonly referred to as Kose, is a prominent player in the beauty and cosmetics industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Kose has established itself as a leader in skincare, makeup, and fragrance, with a strong presence across Asia and expanding operations in global markets. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular Sekkisei line, which combines traditional Asian herbal ingredients with modern technology, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Kose's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a rich history of over 75 years, Kose continues to push the boundaries of beauty, focusing on research and development to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
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Kose's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kose's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kose Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 732,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,978,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,110,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 718,202,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Kose has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over recent years, Kose has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 decreasing from approximately 18,875,600 kg CO2e in 2018 to about 14,929,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency in the consumer durables sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,793,700 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,875,600 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 977,588,600 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Kose 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.
