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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 503,000a | 539,000a | 595,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 112,000a | 149,000a | 183,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 10,170,000a | 10,457,000a | 11,125,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 48.4931a | 49.7402a | 50.9878a |
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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
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kao were 503,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
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
In 2024, Kao reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 112,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
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.ab
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
In 2024, Kao reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
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
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
Since 2019, Kao's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Kao's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kao's Scope 3 emissions were:a
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
In 2024, Kao reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 48.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.35, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Kao ranked 25 out of 25 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
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