L'Oréal S.A.
L'Oréal S.A., a global leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry, is headquartered in Clichy, France. Founded in 1909, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. L'Oréal is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which encompasses skincare, haircare, make-up, and fragrance products, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. With a commitment to innovation, L'Oréal has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering advancements in dermatological research and sustainable beauty practices. The company's core offerings, including iconic brands like Lancôme, Garnier, and L'Oréal Paris, are distinguished by their quality and effectiveness. As a market leader, L'Oréal continues to set trends and redefine beauty standards, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.
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L'Oréal S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2024, L'Oréal S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,260,479,000 kg CO2e. This includes 49,691,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 23,325,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 7,187,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (5,361,644,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (422,742,000 kg CO2e). L'Oréal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all its sites by 2025. This commitment includes achieving a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its operated sites through energy efficiency measures and a transition to renewable energy sources. Furthermore, the company has pledged to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 25% by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. In terms of past achievements, L'Oréal successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30.2% compared to its 2015 baseline, surpassing its 2020 goal of a 20% reduction one year ahead of schedule. Looking ahead, the company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 57% by 2030 and reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and business travel by 28% within the same timeframe. L'Oréal is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning with the UN's Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative. This long-term target includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions for all scopes by 2050, compared to 2019 levels.
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| 2005 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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