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Benesse

Benesse Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the education and lifestyle industry. Founded in 1955, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across Asia and beyond. Benesse is renowned for its innovative educational services, including correspondence courses and digital learning platforms, which cater to a diverse range of learners from early childhood to adults. The company’s unique approach combines traditional educational methods with cutting-edge technology, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include its strong presence in the Japanese market and successful international ventures, particularly in Asia. With a commitment to fostering lifelong learning, Benesse continues to enhance its offerings, making it a trusted name in education and personal development.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Benesse's score of 53 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Benesse's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Benesse Corporation, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 164,507,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 73,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,016,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 161,418,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 194,558,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 75,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,502,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 189,981,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Benesse has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.8% and Scope 3 emissions by 14.8% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is currently on track to meet these near-term targets.

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Scope 1
88,000
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Scope 2
5,929,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
229,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Benesse's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Benesse is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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