- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events.
- Increased regulatory requirements for product safety.
- Growing demand for sustainable and conscious beauty products.
- Rising consumer expectations regarding product safety and environmental impact.
- Maintaining a balance between business growth and environmental sustainability.
COSMAX Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, COSMAX Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 35.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.9K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
40.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3.8%
of total energy
Water Usage
504.4K tons/year
2023
Waste
4.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
713.6 TJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 40.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | 72.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 12.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 11.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 'Leadership A-' rating from CDP for climate change response.
- Improved water management rating from 'B-' to 'B' by CDP.
- Developed a natural emulsification system replacing chemical surfactants with microorganisms.
- Reduced COD in Balancheon River from 6 to 4.
- Published a 'Biodiversity Conservation Activities Report'.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Reduce water consumption and waste generation intensity by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Achieve 85% recycling rate by 2030.
- Achieve 100% ISO 45001 certification across all business units by 2030.
- Achieve 50% on-site sustainability audits of suppliers by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable PackagingProduct Safety and QualitySustainable ProductsCustomer CommunicationEthics and ComplianceESG Risk ManagementSupply Chain Management and Collaborative GrowthResource Circulation and Waste ManagementWorkplace Safety and HealthHuman Resource Management and DevelopmentHuman Rights ManagementWater Resource ManagementBiodiversity