Recruit Holdings Co
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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Recruit Holdings Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 670,522,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,034,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 2,163,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 663,325,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, Recruit Holdings aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Recruit Holdings reported emissions of approximately 763,192,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 769,292,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 676,082,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a trend towards emissions reduction. The company has also previously set a target to reduce total GHG emissions in Japan by 25% by FY2020 compared to FY2008. Overall, Recruit Holdings is actively working towards achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2030, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,268,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,854,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 926,046,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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