Chanel S.A., a renowned name in the luxury fashion industry, is headquartered in France and operates globally, with a significant presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1910 by the iconic Coco Chanel, the brand has become synonymous with elegance and innovation, particularly in the wearing apparel and fur sectors.
Chanel is celebrated for its distinctive offerings, including haute couture, ready-to-wear collections, and premium accessories, all characterised by timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. The brand's signature products, such as the Chanel No. 5 fragrance and the classic Chanel suit, have solidified its position as a leader in luxury fashion.
With a rich heritage and a commitment to quality, Chanel S.A. continues to set trends and redefine luxury, maintaining its status as a symbol of sophistication and style in the global market.
+28 vs industry average
Chanel S.A.’s score of 61 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Chanel S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
Chanel S.A., a luxury fashion house in the wearing apparel industry headquartered in France (FR), reported a total of approximately 1.12 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions represented the vast majority of Chanel's reported footprint in 2024, totalling approximately 1.10 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 626.8 million kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 222.1 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 114.2 million kg CO2e). For 2023, Chanel reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 24 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2021 were approximately 31 million kg CO2e. Chanel's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are currently being developed, as indicated by the absence of specific document or SBTi reduction targets in the provided data. The company's emissions data for prior years (2018, 2022) are not fully disclosed with complete scope breakdowns. It's important to note that Chanel S.A.'s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, Chanel Limited, which is at cascade level 1, while Chanel S.A. is at cascade level 2 as a current subsidiary. Chanel S.A. itself is the source organisation for performance data at cascade level 0.
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Chanel S.A.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Chanel Limited
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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