Kao Corp
Kao's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kao's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kao amounted to 688,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kao decreased by 11.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kao's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kao's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kao were 539,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kao reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kao's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kao's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kao reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 149,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 53.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kao's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 18.58% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kao use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kao reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kao's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kao's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kao reported 10,064,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kao includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Kao's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kao's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kao reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,064,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 46.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 53.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kao's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kao 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kao disclose?
In 2023, Kao reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Kao's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,956,000 tCOâ‚‚e (39.31%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,892,000 tCOâ‚‚e (38.67%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,324,000 tCOâ‚‚e (13.16%)
Kao's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kao's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kao reported a total carbon footprint of 10,752,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.67% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kao's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.01%.