Shiseido
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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Shiseido's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Shiseido's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shiseido Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,008,126,000 kg CO2e. This includes 21,105,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,617,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 973,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over recent years, Shiseido has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total reduction in emissions from 2,848,750,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. Shiseido has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 and to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 18% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, Shiseido aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 55% per USD of value added within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD of value added by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Shiseido's commitment to sustainable practices in the consumer durables and personal products sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,632,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 53,617,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 376,400,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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