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 Scope 1 emissions of about 49,691,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 23,325,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 7,187,462,000 kg CO2e. The company has made substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 30.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, surpassing its 2020 target of a 20% reduction. L'Oréal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all its sites by 2025. This includes a commitment to achieve 100% renewable energy at all operated sites by the same year. Furthermore, the company has pledged to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 25% in absolute terms by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), L'Oréal has committed to a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to 2019 levels. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 57% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Overall, L'Oréal's comprehensive climate strategy reflects its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, positioning it as a leader in the cosmetics industry in terms of climate action.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,500,000 | 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 | 60,500,000 | 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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