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Retail Trade Services
DE
updated 21 days ago

Alain Afflelou

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Alain Afflelou, a prominent name in the optical retail industry, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in eyewear and optical solutions, offering a diverse range of products including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. What sets Alain Afflelou apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, exemplified by its unique "Buy One, Get One Free" offer on glasses, which has resonated well with consumers. Over the years, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its design and customer service excellence. With a strong market position, Alain Afflelou continues to expand its footprint, making it a trusted choice for eyewear across various demographics.

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How does Alain Afflelou's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

14

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Alain Afflelou's score of 14 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alain Afflelou's reported carbon emissions

Alain Afflelou currently does not have any publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives related to climate commitments. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company may not have established a comprehensive framework for measuring its carbon footprint or may not disclose this information publicly. As of now, there are no climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions outlined by Alain Afflelou. The company does not appear to inherit any emissions data or targets from a parent organization, indicating that it operates independently in this regard. In the context of the eyewear industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. However, without specific data or commitments from Alain Afflelou, it remains unclear how the company aligns with these industry trends.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alain Afflelou'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.

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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 Alain Afflelou is in DE, which has a very high 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.

Alain Afflelou is not participating in any 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
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