Shiseido Co Ltd
Shiseido's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Shiseido 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).
Shiseido has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shiseido's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shiseido amounted to 70,210 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 Shiseido increased by 102.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Shiseido's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shiseido's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shiseido were 17,825 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Shiseido reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Shiseido's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shiseido's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Shiseido's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Shiseido reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,212 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 52,385 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Shiseido use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Shiseido reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Shiseido's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Shiseido's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Shiseido reported 925,000 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 Shiseido includes a breakdown across 12 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
Shiseido's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Shiseido reported total Scope 3 emissions of 925,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 81.42% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.58% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Shiseido reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 66.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shiseido disclose?
In 2024, Shiseido reported emissions for 12 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 Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Shiseido's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 474,000 tCO₂e (51.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 123,000 tCO₂e (13.3%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 121,000 tCO₂e (13.09%)
Shiseido's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shiseido’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Shiseido reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,825 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,310 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.83 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Shiseido's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shiseido's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Shiseido reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.02, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Shiseido rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Shiseido ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Shiseido among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Shiseido's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Shiseido reported a total carbon footprint of 995,210 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Shiseido's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.26%.a