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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In 2022, Recruit Holdings Co., headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 760,076,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,262,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 750,525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions across their value chain. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2030. Specifically, Recruit Holdings targets a reduction of 46.2% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, both based on a FY2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Recruit Holdings' ongoing commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap for significant emissions reductions by the end of the decade.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,268,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 29,854,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 926,046,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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