Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
Recruit Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, 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.
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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 Recruit Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recruit Holdings amounted to 37,660 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Recruit Holdings decreased by 0.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Recruit Holdings were 7,289 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Recruit Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Recruit Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Recruit Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,262 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 30,371 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 12.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Recruit Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Recruit Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Recruit Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Recruit Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2022, Recruit Holdings reported 750,525 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 2022 disclosure of Recruit Holdings includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Recruit Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 750,525 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Recruit Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Recruit Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Recruit Holdings disclose?
In 2022, Recruit Holdings reported emissions for 15 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 Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 351,034 tCOâ‚‚e (46.77%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 256,425 tCOâ‚‚e (34.17%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 90,037 tCOâ‚‚e (12%)
Recruit Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Recruit Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Recruit Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 788,185 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.99% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Recruit Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.85%.