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Recruit Holdings Co

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Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Recruit, is a prominent global leader in the staffing and recruitment industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1960, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in human resource solutions, Recruit offers a diverse range of services, including staffing, recruitment, and workforce management through its well-known brands such as Indeed and Glassdoor. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and extensive job listings, making them invaluable resources for job seekers and employers alike. With a strong market position, Recruit Holdings has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and its acquisition of Indeed in 2012, solidifying its status as a key player in the global employment services sector.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Recruit Holdings Co's score of 69 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Recruit Holdings Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 669,879,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,066,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 662,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made notable progress in its climate commitments, having set ambitious reduction targets. Recruit Holdings aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, the company reported emissions of approximately 759,326,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 768,240,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 676,082,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a trend towards emissions reduction. The commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2030 further underscores Recruit Holdings' dedication to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Recruit Holdings is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
12,268,000
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Scope 2
29,854,000
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Scope 3
926,046,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Recruit Holdings Co's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Recruit Holdings Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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