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Intercos SpA

Common Name
Intercos
Country
Italy
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
3,988
Ticker
ICOS
Exchange
Borsa Italiana
Description
Intercos S.p.A. is a global leader in cosmetic contract manufacturing, specializing in the development, production, and packaging of beauty products since its founding in 1972 by Dario Ferrari in Agra...

Intercos's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
6,197a
7,255a
8,065b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
11,105a
11,655a
13,279b
Location-Based
25,831a
25,383a
24,549b
Total Scope 3
234,569a
233,297a
201,745b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
5.0333a
6.5469a
7.3735b
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a. Intercos's Financial Report 2025
b. Intercos's Financial Report 2024

Insights into Intercos's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intercos amounted to 32,028 metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intercos decreased by 1.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Intercos's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20232024202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e-10%-15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Intercos's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Intercos were 6,197 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Intercos reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Intercos's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Intercos's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Intercos's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Intercos reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,105 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,831 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Intercos reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Intercos's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Intercos's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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

20232024202506.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Intercos's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Intercos reported 234,569 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Intercos includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Intercos's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320242025060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e+16%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Intercos's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Intercos reported total Scope 3 emissions of 234,569 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 97.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Intercos reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Intercos's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 16.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Intercos's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Intercos's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Intercos disclose?

In 2025, Intercos reported emissions for 10 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 2025, the largest contributors to Intercos's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 129,797 tCO₂e (55.33%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 36,532 tCO₂e (15.57%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 32,815 tCO₂e (13.99%)

Intercos's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(55.3%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(14.0%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(15.6%)

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

In 2025, Intercos reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,197 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,231 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Intercos's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00050,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UnileverYear: 2024Scope 1: 480,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,611Scope 1 Intensity: 8.79 tCO2e/$ML'OrealYear: 2025Scope 1: 42,428 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,792Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MProcter & GambleYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,987,038 tCO2eRevenue: $M 84,039Scope 1 Intensity: 23.64 tCO2e/$MNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MEdgewell Personal CareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,254Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MAmorePacific HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,903Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,922Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MKose HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MMcBrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,182Scope 1 Intensity: 7.73 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MBlue Moon Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,102Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MFanclYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 778Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MBotanee GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MInterparfumsYear: 2024Scope 1: 194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MProya CosmeticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,477Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MGiant Biogene HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 496Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MColgate-Palmolive (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 2,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 707Scope 1 Intensity: 3.75 tCO2e/$MDabur IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,470Scope 1 Intensity: 7.46 tCO2e/$MGodrej Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,588 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,629Scope 1 Intensity: 34.74 tCO2e/$MMaricoYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MHelen of TroyYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,908Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MIndocement Tunggal PrakarsaYear: 2023Scope 1: 11,050,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,164Scope 1 Intensity: 9,495.74 tCO2e/$MGr SarantisYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 705Scope 1 Intensity: 5.38 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MIntercosYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,231Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Intercos reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.03 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.75, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, Intercos ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2025, Intercos reported a total carbon footprint of 266,597 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.25% increase compared to 2024, 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 87.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.69%.a

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