Kao Corp
Kao's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kao 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).
Kao 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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aVerified Sources Behind Kao’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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Insights into Kao's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kao amounted to 615,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kao decreased by 10.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kao's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kao's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kao were 503,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kao reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kao's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kao's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kao reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 112,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kao reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kao's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 24.83% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Kao use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kao reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kao's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kao's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kao reported 10,170,000 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 2024 disclosure of Kao includes a breakdown across 15 of 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
Kao's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kao reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,170,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 45.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 54.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kao reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kao 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kao's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kao 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kao disclose?
In 2024, Kao 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 Kao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kao's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,107,000 tCO₂e (40.38%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,893,000 tCO₂e (38.28%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,268,000 tCO₂e (12.47%)
Kao's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kao’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kao reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 503,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,373 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 48.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kao's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kao's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kao reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 48.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 23.81 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kao rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kao ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kao among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kao's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kao reported a total carbon footprint of 10,785,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.23% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kao's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.3% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.66%. a