Essilor Luxottica
EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyewear industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Formed in 2018 through the merger of Essilor and Luxottica, the company has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in vision care and eyewear solutions. With a rich history dating back to 1849, EssilorLuxottica is renowned for its innovative products, including prescription lenses, sunglasses, and optical equipment. The company’s commitment to quality and design is evident in its diverse portfolio, which features iconic brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley. As a market leader, EssilorLuxottica has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in digital eye care and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the eyewear sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Essilor Luxottica's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Essilor Luxottica's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, EssilorLuxottica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,119,953,000 kg CO2e. This includes 950,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 350,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also recorded about 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, including purchased goods and services. EssilorLuxottica has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, EssilorLuxottica's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, headquartered in France.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 110,962,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Essilor Luxottica 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.
