Estee Lauder
Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a leading name in the global beauty industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a pioneer in skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Estée Lauder is renowned for its innovative formulations and luxurious offerings. The brand's core products, such as the iconic Double Wear Foundation and Advanced Night Repair serum, are celebrated for their quality and effectiveness, setting them apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Estée Lauder has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its portfolio to include numerous prestigious brands. Today, it stands as a market leader, recognised for its commitment to excellence and sustainability in beauty.
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Estee Lauder's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Estée Lauder reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 36,600,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 63,100,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 1,900,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, totalling around 1,771,800,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 844,100,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 585,500,000 kg CO2e). Estée Lauder has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target is part of their approved science-based targets, which also include a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel by 60% per unit revenue over the same timeframe. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Estée Lauder's climate initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2008 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,725,700 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,649,100 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,060,947,660 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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