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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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How does L'Oréal S.A.'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.

95

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

L'Oréal S.A.'s score of 95 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 7,260,479,000 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 company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 57% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. L'Oréal is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
48,500,000
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Scope 2
45,100,000
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Scope 3
576,300,000
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. L'Oréal S.A.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 L'Oréal S.A. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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L'Oréal S.A. 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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