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Pilot

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Owned
JPN
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Office supplies maker

Founded in Japan in 1918. Japan's largest maker of writing instruments, stationery and jewelry. Writing instruments account for more than 75% of sales.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Pilot Corporation
Business Ethics 5/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 5/100 in the Commercial Services & Supplies category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 7 Feb 2021). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2021)
Business Ethics Keep America Beautiful sponsor
In 2008 the Pilot BeGreen brand of eco-friendly writing instruments was named an official sponsor of Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Source: news (2008)
Business Ethics Some recycled content products
The Pilot BEGREEN range is made from recycled material BEGREEN products being made from at least 70% recycled materials, All are made from at least 70 percent recycled content and packaged in recycled materials
Source: company website (2020)
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of C
In 2022, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of C.
Source: CDP (2022)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Employees 999 (2020)
Subsidiaries Pilot Pen Australia Pty Ltd 

Stationery distributor

Acquired Dalton Office Product in 2010, owners of the Sellotape brand.

Contact Details

Address Tokyo, Japan
Website www.pilot.co.jp/company/english

Products / Brands

Pilot Pen Australia
Pilot Adhesives
Pilot Markers & Highlighters
Pilot Pens
Pilot Stationery
Sellotape Adhesives
Sellotape Stationery


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