Persol Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Persol, is a leading player in the staffing and workforce solutions industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1973, the company has grown significantly, expanding its operations across Asia and beyond, with a strong presence in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Persol offers a diverse range of services, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outsourcing solutions, catering to various sectors such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. What sets Persol apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of clients and candidates alike. With a robust market position, Persol has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as one of Japan's top staffing firms. The company continues to lead the way in workforce management, leveraging technology and expertise to drive success in an ever-evolving market.
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In 2024, Persol reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 216,302,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This includes notable contributions from purchased goods and services (about 144,987,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 30,682,000 kg CO2e). The company also disclosed its global emissions for the same year, which included about 18,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 6,596,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a combined total of around 25,235,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, Persol's emissions in Japan were reported at approximately 327,223,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with significant sources including purchased goods and services (about 288,657,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 8,408,000 kg CO2e). The global emissions for the same year included about 16,617,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 13,093,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a total of around 29,710,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Persol has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, and all figures are reported directly by Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. As the company continues to assess its climate impact, it remains crucial for them to establish clear reduction strategies to align with global climate goals.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,395,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13,028,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Persol is not participating in any 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.