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Medical Device Manufacturing
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updated 9 months ago

Essilor of America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Essilor of America, Inc., a prominent subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in the optical industry, focusing on the design, manufacture, and distribution of innovative eyewear solutions. Essilor is renowned for its advanced lens technologies, including Varilux® progressive lenses and Crizal® anti-reflective coatings, which enhance vision and protect eye health. With a commitment to improving lives by improving sight, Essilor has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various optical retailers and a strong presence in the prescription eyewear market. As a key player in the optical sector, Essilor of America continues to set industry standards, driven by a dedication to quality and innovation.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Essilor of America, Inc.'s score of 73 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Essilor of America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme

Essilor of America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Essilor of America inherits reduction initiatives and targets from its parent company, EssilorLuxottica. This includes commitments aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Essilor of America are not detailed in the available data. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that the company is still in the process of establishing its own metrics or may rely on broader corporate family initiatives for its climate commitments. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Essilor of America is expected to align with its parent company's goals to reduce carbon emissions and enhance environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
16,736,822
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000,000,000
Scope 2
111,025,178
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Essilor of America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Essilor of America, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Essilor of America, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Essilor of America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Essilor of America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Essilor of America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 606% last year and increased by approximately 767% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
53%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Processing of Sold Products
11%
Capital Goods
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Use of Sold Products
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Business Travel
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%

Essilor of America, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Essilor of America, Inc. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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