- Reducing Scope 3 emissions throughout the value chain.
- Achieving gender parity across all employee levels and in the Board of Directors.
- Maintaining data security and privacy in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 760.1K t-CO2e/year (FY2022). By scope: Scope 1: 7.3K t-CO2e/year (FY2022); Scope 2: 2.3K t-CO2e/year (FY2022 market-based); Scope 3: 750.5K t-CO2e/year (FY2022). 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
760.1K t-CO2e/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
100% (FY2022, for electricity at main offices)
of total energy
Water Usage
161.5K m3/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
12.1K tons/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
122.6K MWh/year (FY2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 7.3K t-CO2e/year (FY2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K t-CO2e/year (FY2022 market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 750.5K t-CO2e/year (FY2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 760.1K t-CO2e/year (FY2022) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 29.1K t-CO2e (FY2021); Target: Carbon neutral by FY2031 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality in GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) in FY2021 and FY2022.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 62.4% in Japan compared to FY2008 by FY2020 (exceeding the target of 25% reduction).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in GHG emissions across the entire value chain by FY2030.
- Achieve approximately 50% female representation in senior executive roles, managerial positions, and all employee levels by FY2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman CapitalData Security, Cybersecurity and Data PrivacyHuman RightsCorporate GovernanceCorporate Ethics and Compliance