- Sluggish consumption in China due to slow economic recovery and impact of Fukushima wastewater release
- Reduced purchases of merchandise by travel retailers in South Korea and China
- Significant delay in progress toward net sales and profit margin targets under VISION2026 due to substantial changes in the business environment
- Changes in legal regulations and response to demand fluctuation risk
- Abrupt changes in the political situation in countries and regions where the Company does business
- Securing outstanding talent
- Problems related to product accidents
- Leaks of confidential or personal information
KOSÉ Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KOSÉ Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 732.3K t-CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 6.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 8.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 718.2K tCO2e. 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
732.3K t-CO2e
2023
Water Usage
309.0K m3
2023
Waste
2.1K tons
2023
Energy Use
32.4K MWh
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). | 6.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 718.2K tCO2e |
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 | 732.3K t-CO2e |
| 2020 | 330 kilotons of CO2 |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 9.7K tCO2e/year (increase from previous year) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Waste Recycling Rate at Factories 100%
- Total Area Planted with Coral Reefs (Cumulative) 12,270 m²
- Reduced manufacturing-related CO2 emissions by around 9% for the regular size and 10% for the large size of MEDICATED SEKKISEI BRIGHTENING ESSENCE LOTION by using FSC-certified paper and biomass plastic for the container and outer packaging.
- Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions reduction: 45.1% (total emissions reduction vs. 2018, before verification by third parties)
- Scope 3 CO2 reduction: 26.5% (total emissions reduction vs. 2018, before verification by the third parties)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve zero non-recyclable waste by 2025
- Disclosure of refill introduction rate in 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions and 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030
- Achieve 50% ratio of female managers by 2030
- Conduct 500 activities or more to support a beautiful, healthy and happy life by 2030
- Plant 20,000 m² of coral reefs by 2030
- Increase awareness of environmental issues through products and services to 10 million people or more by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040
- Achieve net zero Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
AdaptabilitySupport for a beautiful, healthy and happy lifeHelp create a world with true gender equalityUse the theme of beauty to help solve environmental issuesEnvironmental conservation programs in areas where KOSÉ operatesLower the overall environmental impact of business operations