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Intercos SpA

Common Name
Intercos
Country
Italy
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
4,186
Ticker
ICOS
Exchange
EURONEXT MILAN
Description
Intercos S.p.A. is a prominent company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality cosmetics. With a comprehensive portfolio, it serves as a leader in the beauty industry, produc...

Intercos's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Intercos completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Intercos has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Intercos’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Intercos's Financial Report 2024
a. Intercos's Financial Report 2024

Insights into Intercos's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofIntercos amounted to32,638metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intercosincreased by 0.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Intercos's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202402.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Intercos's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Intercos were 7,255 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Intercos's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Intercos's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Intercos reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,655 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 25,383 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Intercos reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Intercos's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Intercos's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Intercos use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Intercos reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Intercos's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Intercos's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Intercos reported 233,297 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Intercos includes a breakdown across 15of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Intercos's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e+16%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Intercos's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Intercos reported total Scope 3 emissions of 233,297 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 96.88%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.12%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Intercos's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Intercos disclose?

In 2024, Intercos reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Intercos's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Intercos's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 142,079 tCOâ‚‚e(60.9%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 39,320 tCOâ‚‚e(16.85%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 23,895 tCOâ‚‚e(10.24%)

Intercos's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(10.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(16.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(60.9%)

Insights into Intercos’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Intercos reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,255 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,108 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Intercos's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NPBotanee GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MMcBrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,182Scope 1 Intensity: 7.73 tCO2e/$MIndocement Tunggal PrakarsaYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,050,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,164Scope 1 Intensity: 9,495.74 tCO2e/$MOntex GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,936Scope 1 Intensity: 6.58 tCO2e/$MColgate-Palmolive (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 2,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 702Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MP&GYear: 2024Scope 1: 286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MAmorePacificYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,875Scope 1 Intensity: 3.24 tCO2e/$MEdgewell Personal CareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,254Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MGr SarantisYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 624Scope 1 Intensity: 7.05 tCO2e/$MKenvueYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MUnilever IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,960 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,184Scope 1 Intensity: 5.02 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MAmorePacific HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,903Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MKimberly-Clark de MexicoYear: 2024Scope 1: 256,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,643Scope 1 Intensity: 97.11 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MSuominenYear: 2023Scope 1: 44,495 tCO2eRevenue: $M 499Scope 1 Intensity: 89.17 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MDuniYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,051 tCO2eRevenue: $M 688Scope 1 Intensity: 23.34 tCO2e/$MDabur IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,451Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MKimberly-ClarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,686,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,058Scope 1 Intensity: 84.06 tCO2e/$MEmamiYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.02 tCO2e/$MPPPapoutsanis Industrial and Commercial of Consumer GoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 27.51 tCO2e/$MChurch & DwightYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,107Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MIntercosYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,108Scope 1 Intensity: 6.55 tCO2e/$M

How does Intercos's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Intercos reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.56, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Intercos rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Intercos ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Intercos is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Intercos's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Intercos reported a total carbon footprint of 265,935 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.47% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Intercos's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.54%.a

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