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Estee Lauder

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Estee Lauder's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Estee Lauder's score of 39 is higher than 94% 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 2022, Estée Lauder Companies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,354,900,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 27,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 54,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and a significant 2,350,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and business travel. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, Estée Lauder is targeting a 60% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit revenue over the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Estée Lauder's headquarters is located in the United States, and the company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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20082020202120222023
Scope 1
35,725,700
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Scope 2
68,649,100
000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,060,947,660
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Estee Lauder is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Estee Lauder 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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