Essilor Luxottica
EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the ophthalmic goods manufacturing industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Essilor and Luxottica, the company has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in eyewear and lens production, boasting a rich heritage that dates back to Essilor's founding in 1849 and Luxottica's inception in 1961.
The company is renowned for its innovative products, including prescription lenses, optical equipment, and a diverse range of eyewear brands, such as Ray-Ban and Oakley. EssilorLuxottica's commitment to quality and design sets it apart in a competitive market, making it a preferred choice for consumers worldwide. With a strong market position and a focus on sustainability, EssilorLuxottica continues to lead the way in enhancing vision care and eyewear solutions.
+10 vs industry average
Essilor Luxottica’s score of 67 is higher than 58% 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
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Essilor Luxottica's reported carbon emissions
EssilorLuxottica, a prominent Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturer headquartered in France, reported a total of approximately 4.65 billion kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for 2025 totalled approximately 118.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions reaching about 381.7 million kg CO2e (market-based). The largest contributor, Scope 3 emissions, amounted to approximately 4.14 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 4.42 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 116.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 475.6 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3.83 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, EssilorLuxottica reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 133.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 529.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 data for 2023 is not fully detailed in the provided information, with a specific mention of missing data for purchased goods and services.
In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 4.13 billion kg CO2e. This breakdown included Scope 1 emissions of about 160.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 544.4 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 3.42 billion kg CO2e.
EssilorLuxottica has established climate commitments aiming for carbon neutrality in its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, with a milestone for Europe set for 2023. More broadly, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as a base year. Furthermore, EssilorLuxottica aims to achieve a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions for specific categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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Essilor Luxottica’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
42% reduction in all scopes
reach a 42% absolute reduction of Scopes 1&2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2022 base year, in line with near-term criteria for targets on the…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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