Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton, is a prestigious French luxury fashion house headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1854, the brand has established itself as a leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for its high-quality leather goods, ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Louis Vuitton is celebrated for its iconic monogram and innovative designs that blend tradition with modernity. Key milestones include the introduction of the first flat-topped trunk in 1858 and the launch of its first ready-to-wear collection in 1998. As a flagship brand of the LVMH group, Louis Vuitton consistently ranks among the most valuable luxury brands globally, reflecting its commitment to craftsmanship and exclusivity. The brand's unique offerings and market position underscore its status as a symbol of luxury and sophistication.
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In 2024, Louis Vuitton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,720,985,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 117,510,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 80,858,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 7,522,618,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Louis Vuitton is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55% per sold product by 2030, also based on 2018 levels. The company is part of the LVMH Group, which has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2026 and to significantly reduce emissions from energy consumption at its sites and stores. The targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Louis Vuitton's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on significant emissions reductions and a transition to renewable energy sources.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 379,312,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 379,312,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,791,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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