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Retail Trade Services
JP
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Shiseido

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Shiseido Company, Limited, commonly known as Shiseido, is a prestigious Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1872, Shiseido has established itself as a leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative skincare, makeup, and fragrance products, which blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Shiseido's commitment to quality and research has led to numerous milestones, including the introduction of its iconic skincare lines and the development of advanced formulations. With a diverse portfolio that includes brands like NARS and bareMinerals, Shiseido continues to excel in the global market, recognised for its dedication to sustainability and inclusivity. As a pioneer in beauty, Shiseido remains at the forefront of the industry, consistently delivering unique products that cater to a wide range of consumer needs.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Shiseido's score of 85 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shiseido's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shiseido Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,008,126,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 21,105,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,617,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 973,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, Shiseido is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for these scopes by 2026. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD of value added. Shiseido also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 18% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to mitigating climate change in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. Shiseido's emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organization, ensuring that their commitments and performance are directly attributable to their own operations.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
31,332,000
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Scope 2
60,151,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shiseido's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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 Shiseido is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Shiseido is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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