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Shiseido Sustainability Profile

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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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100

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.

31

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Shiseido's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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Shiseido's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Shiseido Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 925,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 17,825,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,212,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 925,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 973,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at 28,744,000 kg CO2e and 22,527,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Shiseido has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026. The company has established a science-based target to reduce these emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Shiseido is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 18% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Shiseido targets a reduction of 55% per USD of value added by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving a 97% reduction by 2050. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. These targets align with Shiseido's commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a robust approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
31,332,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
60,151,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Shiseido's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shiseido's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Shiseido's Location?

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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.

Shiseido's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 67% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Capital Goods
13%
Use of Sold Products
13%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Shiseido's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Shiseido has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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