Recruit Holdings Co
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Recruit, is a leading global staffing and recruitment firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1960, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing a strong presence in the human resources industry. Recruit operates primarily in staffing and recruitment services, with notable business areas such as Indeed and Glassdoor, which provide innovative job search solutions and employer branding tools. The company is recognised for its unique approach to connecting job seekers with employers, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics. With a commitment to enhancing the recruitment experience, Recruit Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including being listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and acquiring various companies to strengthen its market position. Today, it stands as a prominent player in the global HR technology landscape, continually driving innovation and excellence in workforce solutions.
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Recruit Holdings Co's score of 37 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Recruit Holdings Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 772,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 9,551 tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, 7,526 tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 750,525 tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, Recruit Holdings aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same deadline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,268,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,854,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 926,046,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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