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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kose'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.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kose's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 GHG 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 consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Over the years, Kose has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions decreasing from approximately 779,370,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 732,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reflects a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint while continuing to operate in the consumer durables sector.

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201820192020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kose's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Kose is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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