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Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Recruit Holdings, is a leading player in the human resources consulting services industry. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a significant presence across Asia, North America, and Europe, serving diverse markets with its comprehensive HR solutions. Founded in 1960, Recruit Holdings has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovation, becoming a key provider of staffing, recruitment, and HR technology services.
The company's core offerings include job placement platforms, HR outsourcing, and data-driven talent management solutions, distinguished by their user-centric design and advanced analytics. Recognised for its market leadership and continuous expansion, Recruit Holdings remains at the forefront of transforming human resources practices worldwide, leveraging technology to connect organisations with the right talent efficiently.
+14 vs industry average
Recruit Holdings Co’s score of 60 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Human Resources Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Human Resources Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Recruit Holdings Co., a Human Resources Consulting Services company headquartered in Japan, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2024. Its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions amounted to approximately 636 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 4.43 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 1.69 million kg CO2e. The majority of its emissions, approximately 630 million kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3. Key Scope 3 categories included purchased goods and services at 233 million kg CO2e and capital goods at 76.2 million kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 670 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5.03 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 2.16 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 663 million kg CO2e.
Recruit Holdings Co. has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, it commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. The company is also working towards achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2030. Previously, in 2010, the company set a target to reduce total GHG emissions in Japan by 25% by FY2020 (FYE March 2021) compared to FY2008 (FYE March 2009). These targets are directly from Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. and are not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
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46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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30% reduction in scope 3 total
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 30% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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Data year: 2024
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