Shiseido Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Household Products
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:4911
Shiseido is a leading Japanese cosmetics manufacturer. Founded in 1872, the first Western-style pharmacy in Ginza, Tokyo, it is one of the oldest cosmetics companies globally. Shiseido’s suite of 31 brands, including its namesake brand and luxury Clé de Peau Beauté, has an 9.3% share of Japan’s beauty and personal care market and 18.3% share of Japan’s premium segment according to Euromonitor. It is also ranked No. 3 after Estée Lauder and L’Oréal, with 7.6% market share in the global premium skincare space, thanks to a strong presence in China. China, Japan, and western markets each account for about 25% of sales, followed by 15% of travel retail, and 6% in Asia. Its distribution channels include department stores, drugstores, specialty retailers, travel retailers, and e-commerce.
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Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Household Products 21 out of 104
Universe
Global Universe 6512 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shiseido Co., Ltd. |
23.4
Medium
|
21 out of 104 |
| Coty, Inc. |
23.9
Medium
|
23 out of 104 |
| Dabur India Ltd. |
25.4
Medium
|
38 out of 104 |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. |
27.8
Medium
|
48 out of 104 |
| Giant Biogene Holding Co. Ltd. |
33.2
High
|
93 out of 104 |
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