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Clarins

Clarins, officially known as Clarins Group, is a prestigious French skincare and cosmetics company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1954, Clarins has established itself as a leader in the beauty industry, renowned for its innovative approach to skincare and commitment to using plant-based ingredients. The brand operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in high-quality skincare, makeup, and fragrance products, Clarins is celebrated for its unique formulations that blend nature and science. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its iconic Double Serum, which has set benchmarks in anti-ageing skincare. With a reputation for excellence and sustainability, Clarins continues to hold a prominent position in the competitive beauty market, consistently earning accolades for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

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

Clarins's score of 36 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clarins's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Clarins reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,486,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions also at approximately 2,486,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 243,628,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, Clarins' emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at about 213,271,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 204,271,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 210,200,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Notably, the company has committed to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Clarins is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, indicating an intention to address its emissions, but it has not yet set a net-zero target. The majority of Clarins' emissions stem from Scope 3, which includes categories such as business travel, employee commuting, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. This highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. As a company based in France, Clarins operates within the Consumer Durables, Household and Personal Products sector, which is increasingly under pressure to enhance sustainability practices.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clarins's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is 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. Clarins is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Clarins 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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