Shiseido Company, Limited, a renowned name in the beauty and personal care industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1872, Shiseido has established itself as a leader in retail trade services, focusing on cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of groundbreaking skincare technologies and sustainable practices.
Shiseido's core offerings, which include high-quality skincare, makeup, and fragrance lines, are distinguished by their unique formulations and luxurious packaging. The brand is celebrated for its dedication to research and development, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of consumers. As a prominent player in the global beauty market, Shiseido continues to expand its presence across major regions, solidifying its position as a trusted name in personal care.
+51 vs industry average
Shiseido’s score of 85 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Shiseido's reported carbon emissions
Shiseido, a leading beauty company headquartered in Japan, is actively engaged in climate action with comprehensive emissions reporting and reduction targets. In 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Scope 1 emissions for 2024 amounted to approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 10.2 million kg CO2e. The majority of Shiseido's emissions in 2024 stemmed from Scope 3, totalling approximately 925 million kg CO2e. Key contributors within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 474 million kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 121 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (approximately 123 million kg CO2e).
Looking at historical data, Shiseido reported approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e in 2022 and a significantly higher 2.54 billion kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a downward trend in total emissions.
Shiseido has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026. Furthermore, Shiseido has committed to a Science Based Target (SBTi) of reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 55% reduction per USD of value added by 2030. Looking further ahead, Shiseido has set a net-zero target for its entire value chain by 2050, including a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per USD of value added from a 2019 baseline.
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Shiseido’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2026
2% reduction in all scopes
CO2 emission: Carbon neutral by 2026
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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