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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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83

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Shiseido's score of 83 is higher than 99% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,008,126,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 21,105,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 13,617,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 973,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Shiseido targets carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026. Shiseido's long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This encompasses a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD of value added by 2050. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 18% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.

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27,632,000
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Scope 2
53,617,000
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Scope 3
376,400,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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

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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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