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Sanrio Company, Ltd., a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is headquartered in Japan and has established a significant presence in various global markets. Founded in 1960, Sanrio is best known for its iconic character merchandise, including the beloved Hello Kitty, which has become a cultural phenomenon. The company excels in creating unique lifestyle products that resonate with fans of all ages, offering a diverse range of items from stationery to fashion accessories.
With a focus on character licensing and retail, Sanrio has carved out a niche in the competitive landscape of personal and household goods. Its commitment to quality and creativity has led to numerous collaborations and partnerships, solidifying its market position. Notable achievements include expanding its character portfolio and enhancing brand visibility through innovative marketing strategies, making Sanrio a leader in the global character goods industry.
-11 vs industry average
Sanrio Company, Ltd.’s score of 25 is lower than 41% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sanrio Company, Ltd., headquartered in JP and operating in the Retail trade services sector, reported its most recent carbon emissions data for 2023. The company's total emissions for 2023 amounted to approximately 117,368,100 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
In detail, Sanrio's Scope 1 emissions were about 1,597,700 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 9,056,600 kg CO2e. The largest portion of their emissions came from Scope 3, reaching around 106,713,800 kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services at approximately 92,573,300 kg CO2e, upstream transportation and distribution at about 5,410,800 kg CO2e, and capital goods at around 6,141,900 kg CO2e. Other Scope 3 contributors were fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 1,855,100 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (approximately 337,500 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 281,400 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 113,000 kg CO2e), and use of sold products (approximately 900 kg CO2e).
Sanrio Company, Ltd. has not publicly disclosed specific emissions reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or participation in initiatives like The Climate Pledge. Their emissions reporting indicates a direct and non-cascaded approach to disclosing their environmental performance.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Sanrio Company, Ltd. yet.
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