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Pulp Production
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updated 2 months ago

L'Oréal S.A. Sustainability Profile

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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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97

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pulp Production 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

L'Oréal S.A.'s score of 97 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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L'Oréal S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, L'Oréal S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.26 billion kg CO2e, comprising 49.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 7.18 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. L'Oréal has set ambitious targets to achieve a 25% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Notably, the company aims for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its operated sites by 2025. Furthermore, L'Oréal is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from 2019 levels. The company has already made strides in its sustainability efforts, including a 30.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, surpassing its 2020 goal of a 20% reduction. Additionally, L'Oréal's "L'Oréal For The Future" programme aims for all sites to be carbon neutral by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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How Carbon Intensive is L'Oréal S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. L'Oréal S.A.'s primary industry is Pulp Production, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is L'Oréal S.A.'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 L'Oréal S.A. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

L'Oréal S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

L'Oréal S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
75%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
6%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Business Travel
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Investments
<1%

L'Oréal S.A.'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.

L'Oréal S.A. 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
Reduction Actions

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