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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Industry Benchmark
Estee Lauder's score of 39 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, The Estée Lauder Companies reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 27,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 54,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel—by 60% per unit of revenue over the same timeframe. The Estée Lauder Companies is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2008 | 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 |
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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.
