Persol Sustainability Profile
Persol Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Persol, is a leading player in the staffing and workforce solutions industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1973, the company has grown significantly, expanding its operations across Asia and beyond, with a strong presence in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Persol offers a diverse range of services, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outsourcing solutions, catering to various sectors such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. What sets Persol apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of clients and candidates alike. With a robust market position, Persol has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as one of Japan's top staffing firms. The company continues to lead the way in workforce management, leveraging technology and expertise to drive success in an ever-evolving market.
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Persol's score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Persol's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Persol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 236,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,596,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 216,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 144,987,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 30,000 kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products. For 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 327,223,000 kg CO2e, with no data available for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included 288,657,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 8,408,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Persol has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. Overall, Persol's emissions profile highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full impact of their operations on climate change.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,395,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,028,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,329,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Persol's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Persol's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 34% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Persol's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Persol has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
