Public Profile

Alain Afflelou

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Alain Afflelou's score of 20 is lower than 84% 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 provide specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for their emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of publicly available information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. In the context of the eyewear industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact, indicating a growing trend towards accountability in carbon emissions.

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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 medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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