Kose Corp
Kose's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
Kose has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Kose's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kose amounted to 20,471.6 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 Kose increased by 0.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Kose's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kose's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kose were 5,978.7 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kose reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kose's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kose's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kose's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kose reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,110.7 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 14,492.9 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kose reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kose's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kose's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Kose use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kose reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Kose's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kose's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kose reported 718,202.6 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 Kose includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kose's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kose's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kose reported total Scope 3 emissions of 718,202.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 62.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 37.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kose reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Kose's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kose's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kose 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kose disclose?
In 2023, Kose reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kose's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kose's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 346,000 tCOâ‚‚e (48.12%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 260,000 tCOâ‚‚e (36.16%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 76,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.57%)
Kose's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kose's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kose reported a total carbon footprint of 738,674.2 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.15% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Kose's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.96%.