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Kose

Kose Corporation, commonly referred to as Kose, is a prominent player in the beauty and cosmetics industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Kose has established itself as a leader in skincare, makeup, and fragrance, with a strong presence across Asia and expanding operations in global markets. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular Sekkisei line, which combines traditional Asian herbal ingredients with modern technology, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Kose's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a rich history of over 75 years, Kose continues to push the boundaries of beauty, focusing on research and development to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kose's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kose's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kose Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 597,870 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,110,700 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 718,202,600 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 6,405,800 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) also decreased from approximately 10,770,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from about 668,982,900 kg CO2e in 2022. Kose has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Kose's commitment to sustainability is evident in its proactive approach to emissions reduction, demonstrating a clear strategy to address its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals.

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202120222023
Scope 1
7,270,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
12,508,600
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
720,632,700
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kose's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kose is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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