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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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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Estee Lauder's score of 66 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Estee Lauder's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Estée Lauder reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,969,500 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 29,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 60,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions reaching around 2,269,100 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, and to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and business travel by 60% per unit revenue over the same timeframe. In previous years, Estée Lauder has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. The company has also engaged in various initiatives to measure and mitigate its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Estée Lauder's headquarters is located in the United States, and the company actively participates in global efforts to combat climate change, reflecting its dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

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Scope 1
35,725,700
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Scope 2
68,649,100
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000,000
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00,000
00,000
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Scope 3
2,060,947,660
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Estee Lauder's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Estee Lauder is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Estee Lauder 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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