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Estee Lauder

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Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a leading name in the global beauty industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a pioneer in skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Estée Lauder is renowned for its innovative formulations and luxurious offerings. The brand's core products, such as the iconic Double Wear Foundation and Advanced Night Repair serum, are celebrated for their quality and effectiveness, setting them apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Estée Lauder has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its portfolio to include numerous prestigious brands. Today, it stands as a market leader, recognised for its commitment to excellence and sustainability in beauty.

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66

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Estee Lauder's score of 66 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Estee Lauder's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Estée Lauder reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 36,600,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 1,771,800,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 844,100,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 585,500,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. This target is part of their approved science-based targets, which also include a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and business travel by 60% per unit revenue over the same timeframe. Estée Lauder's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the consumer durables sector.

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2008201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
35,725,700
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
68,649,100
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Estee Lauder'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Estee Lauder is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Estee Lauder 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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