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Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Rakuten Kobo Inc., a prominent player in the digital reading industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2009, Kobo has established itself as a leader in eBooks, eReaders, and audiobooks, offering a diverse range of content and devices tailored for avid readers. Kobo's flagship products include the Kobo eReader series and the Kobo app, which provide users with a seamless reading experience. The company distinguishes itself through its extensive library of over six million titles and its commitment to supporting independent authors. With a strong market position, Kobo has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major retailers and libraries, solidifying its reputation as a go-to platform for digital reading enthusiasts.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Rakuten Kobo Inc.'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Rakuten Kobo Inc.'s score of 44 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Rakuten Kobo Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Rakuten Kobo Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Rakuten Group, Inc., which means that any climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges specific to Rakuten Kobo Inc. However, it is important to note that the broader Rakuten Group, Inc. has established various initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives reflect a corporate commitment to sustainability and climate action, although specific targets or achievements for Rakuten Kobo Inc. have not been disclosed. In summary, while Rakuten Kobo Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is aligned with the sustainability efforts of its parent company, Rakuten Group, Inc., which is actively engaged in climate initiatives.
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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.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is not participating in any 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.
