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Chanel

Chanel, officially known as Chanel S.A., is a prestigious French luxury fashion house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1910 by the iconic designer Coco Chanel, the brand has become synonymous with elegance and innovation in the fashion industry. Chanel operates primarily in the luxury goods sector, focusing on haute couture, ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and fragrances. Renowned for its timeless products, such as the classic Chanel No. 5 perfume and the iconic Chanel 2.55 handbag, the brand stands out for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a strong market position, Chanel has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the first luxury ready-to-wear collection in the 1980s. Today, Chanel continues to influence global fashion trends while maintaining its legacy of sophistication and style.

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46

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Chanel's score of 46 is higher 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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Chanel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chanel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,235,661,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 24,365,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 25,211,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,023,284,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with purchased goods and services contributing about 548,478,000 kg CO2e. Chanel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Chanel aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, Chanel is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions related to deforestation-linked commodities by 72% by 2040, with a target to achieve no deforestation by 2025. These initiatives align with the Paris Agreement's objectives, demonstrating Chanel's commitment to mitigating climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the luxury goods sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chanel'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 Chanel is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chanel 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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