Kao
Kao Corporation, commonly referred to as Kao, is a leading Japanese multinational company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1887, Kao has established itself as a prominent player in the consumer goods and chemical industries, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products in personal care, beauty, and home care, as well as its advanced chemical solutions. Kao's core offerings include skincare, haircare, and household cleaning products, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and quality. With a focus on research and development, Kao has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and environmental initiatives. As a market leader, Kao continues to enhance its global footprint while prioritising consumer satisfaction and ecological responsibility.
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Kao's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kao Corporation reported total global emissions of approximately 10,121,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 615,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,121,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 10,170,000 kg CO2e, which includes various categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 3,893,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 4,107,000 kg CO2e). Kao has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. This target is part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 22% in the same timeframe, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Kao has also pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and aims to become carbon negative by 2050. These long-term goals reflect their commitment to sustainability and reducing their overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In Japan, for 2024, Kao reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 206,000 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. This data indicates a focused effort on managing emissions within their domestic operations. Overall, Kao Corporation's climate strategy is robust, with clear targets and a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2007 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,594,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,146,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 65,711,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Kao 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.
