Public Profile

Kose

Kose Corporation, commonly referred to as Kose, is a prominent player in the beauty and cosmetics industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Kose has established itself as a leader in skincare, makeup, and fragrance, with a strong presence across Asia and expanding operations in global markets. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular Sekkisei line, which combines traditional Asian herbal ingredients with modern technology, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Kose's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a rich history of over 75 years, Kose continues to push the boundaries of beauty, focusing on research and development to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kose's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kose's score of 51 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Kose's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kose Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 733,000 tonnes CO2e, comprising 5,978,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,110,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 718,202,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with specific targets set for the near future. Kose aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, Kose targets a reduction of 30% within the same timeframe. These initiatives align with Kose's broader climate strategy, which is consistent with the goals of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, and they are actively working towards these ambitious targets. The company's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their reduction targets as aligned with climate science.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2020202120222023
Scope 1
7,237,120
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
16,770,820
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
858,259,220
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kose's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kose is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kose is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Ci:z Holdings Co., Ltd.

JP
Chemicals nec
Updated about 5 hours ago

Milbon

JP
Chemicals nec
Updated about 5 hours ago

Estee Lauder

US
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated about 5 hours ago

Beiersdorf

DE
Other business services (74)
Updated about 5 hours ago

Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.

JP
Chemicals nec
Updated about 5 hours ago

L'Oréal S.A.

FR
Chemicals nec
Updated about 5 hours ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers