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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Lear's score of 34 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lear's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lear Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,493,459,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 86,296,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 299,567,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 9,049,596,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change. Lear has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Lear is committed to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2033, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and various operational activities. These commitments align with industry standards and demonstrate Lear's proactive approach to sustainability within the automotive sector. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards significant emissions reductions in the near term.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lear is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
