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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In 2024, L'Oréal S.A. reported total greenhouse gas 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 commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for carbon neutrality across all operated sites by 2025. L'Oréal has set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 100% by 2025, and to achieve a 25% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company has committed to a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, with a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. In previous years, L'Oréal has demonstrated progress, achieving a 30.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, surpassing its 2020 goal of a 20% reduction. The company is also focused on transitioning to 100% renewable energy across all its sites by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2005 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
