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 score of 48 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Estee Lauder's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Estée Lauder reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,800,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 28,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 60,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 2,280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Estée Lauder aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel by 60% per unit of revenue over the same timeframe. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 24,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 54,000,000 kg CO2e. These figures highlight the ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon footprint effectively. Estée Lauder's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability and climate change mitigation.
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| 2008 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,725,700 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,649,100 | - | 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 |
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Estee Lauder 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.
