- Climate change impacts on supply chain (e.g., water scarcity, extreme weather events).
- Social risks in the supply chain (e.g., human rights violations, labor standards).
- Maintaining high ethical standards and transparency throughout the value chain.
Shiseido Company, Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shiseido Company, Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6M tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 23.9K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 22.5K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e/year (2022). 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
1.6M tCO2e/year (2022)
2023
Renewable Energy
75% (2022)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year (2022)
2023
Waste
12.6K tons/year (2022)
2023
Energy Use
305.0K MWh/year (2022)
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). | 23.9K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22.5K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 | 1.6M tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2022 | 46.4K tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 2.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
| 2020 | 74.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% carbon neutrality in all domestic and overseas factories in 2022.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 46.2% (Scope 1 & 2) and aiming for a 55% reduction (Scope 3) by 2030.
- Increased renewable energy share to 75% in 2022.
- Achieved 97% sustainable paper usage in 2023.
- 63% of plastic containers procured in 2023 were sustainable (domestic only).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 40% by 2026 (sales plateau unit).
- Achieve 100% sustainable packaging by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
- Achieve 50/50 gender ratio across all levels in Japan by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2026 (Shiseido's own operations), Net-zero emissions by 2050 (value chain).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance