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L'Oréal S.A.

L'Oréal S.A., a global leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry, is headquartered in Clichy, France. Founded in 1909, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. L'Oréal is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which encompasses skincare, haircare, make-up, and fragrance products, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. With a commitment to innovation, L'Oréal has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering advancements in dermatological research and sustainable beauty practices. The company's core offerings, including iconic brands like Lancôme, Garnier, and L'Oréal Paris, are distinguished by their quality and effectiveness. As a market leader, L'Oréal continues to set trends and redefine beauty standards, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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95

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

L'Oréal S.A.'s score of 95 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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L'Oréal S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, L'Oréal S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,260,479,000 kg CO2e. This includes 49,691,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 23,325,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 7,187,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all its sites by 2025, which encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. L'Oréal is also committed to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2016 as a baseline. This includes a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its operated sites by 2025. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These initiatives align with L'Oréal's participation in the UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, reinforcing its commitment to limit global warming to below 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. The company's comprehensive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
58,500,000
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Scope 2
60,500,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. L'Oréal S.A.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 L'Oréal S.A. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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L'Oréal S.A. 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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