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Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
Recruit Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Recruit Holdings 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).
Recruit Holdings 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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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Insights into Recruit Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRecruit Holdings amounted to31,768metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recruit Holdingsdecreased by 15.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Recruit Holdings were 5,034 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Recruit Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2022), Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 30.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,163 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,734 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Recruit Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 22.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2022), Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 11.94% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Recruit Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Recruit Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported 663,325 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 2023 disclosure of Recruit Holdings includes a breakdown across 15of 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.a
Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 663,325 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 97.79%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.21%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Recruit Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 28.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Recruit Holdings disclose?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings 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 Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 272,804 tCOâ‚‚e(41.13%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 252,809 tCOâ‚‚e(38.11%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 87,739 tCOâ‚‚e(13.23%)
Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Recruit Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,034 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 25,749 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Recruit Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Recruit Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Recruit Holdings ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Recruit Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Recruit Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Recruit Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 695,093 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.16% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Recruit Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.85%.a