Lear
Lear Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1917, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Lear is renowned for its innovative seating solutions and advanced electrical architecture, which enhance vehicle comfort and connectivity. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Lear has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for design excellence and environmental stewardship. The company’s unique approach to integrating smart technology into its products positions it as a key player in the automotive industry. Lear's market position is further solidified by its extensive customer base, which includes many of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
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Lear's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lear Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9,494,459,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 86,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 299,567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 9,108,596,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Lear Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2033, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Lear's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions reflects a commitment to sustainability within the automotive components sector, positioning the company as a responsible player in the fight against climate change.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,653,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 409,862,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lear is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
