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Kose Corp

Common Name
Kose
Country
Japan
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
8,130
Ticker
4922
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Kose Corporation is a globally recognized company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of cosmetics and skincare products. Established in 1946, Kose is dedicated to advancin...

Kose's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kose 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).

However, Kose has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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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 Kose’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kose's Integrated Report 2025
a. Kose's Integrated Report 2025
b. Kose's Integrated Report 2024
b. Kose's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Kose's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKose amounted to14,088.1metric 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 Kosedecreased by 31.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Kose's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-12%-6%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kose's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kose were 5,457.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kose reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Kose's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Kose's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Kose's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kose reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,630.2 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

What methodology does Kose use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Kose's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kose's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kose reported 789,148.4 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 Kose includes a breakdown across 0of 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

Kose's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-7%+14%+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kose's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kose reported total Scope 3 emissions of 789,148.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Kose reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Kose's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kose's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

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

In 2024, Kose reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,457.9 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,056 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.65 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kose's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TNUnicharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,299Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MMorinaga & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 17.99 tCO2e/$MNichireiYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,682Scope 1 Intensity: 18.37 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 27.75 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,736 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 24.07 tCO2e/$MRohto PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MYakult HonshaYear: 2024Scope 1: 233,355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,322Scope 1 Intensity: 70.25 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,922Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,725Scope 1 Intensity: 48.41 tCO2e/$MJapan TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MKagomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,955Scope 1 Intensity: 84.88 tCO2e/$MPola Orbis HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MPigeonYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MNNNoevir HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 423Scope 1 Intensity: 10.59 tCO2e/$MCalbeeYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,001Scope 1 Intensity: 66.60 tCO2e/$MBlue Zones HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,091Scope 1 Intensity: 4.96 tCO2e/$MKobayashi PharmaceuticalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 188,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,612Scope 1 Intensity: 52.04 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MCoca-Cola Bottlers Japan HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 186,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,686Scope 1 Intensity: 32.78 tCO2e/$MKoseYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,056Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Kose reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.65 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.22, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Kose ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Kose among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Kose's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kose reported a total carbon footprint of 803,236.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.39% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Kose's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.07%.a

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