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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 evolved into a powerhouse within the other business services sector, particularly focusing on personal care, skincare, haircare, and make-up products. With a presence in over 150 countries, L'Oréal operates major facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, catering to diverse consumer needs.
Renowned for its innovative approach, L'Oréal offers a wide range of products that combine cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability. The company’s portfolio includes iconic brands such as Lancôme, Garnier, and Maybelline, each distinguished by their unique formulations and market appeal. L'Oréal's dedication to research and development has solidified its position as a frontrunner in the beauty industry, consistently achieving notable milestones and accolades.
+64 vs industry average
L'Oréal S.A.’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
L'Oréal S.A., headquartered in France, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 6.42 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 42.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 24.2 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and around 6.36 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The largest contributors to Scope 3 were purchased goods and services (approximately 4.74 billion kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 437.6 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, L'Oréal's total emissions were approximately 6.53 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and approximately 7.26 billion kg CO2e in 2023. In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 6.38 billion kg CO2e.
L'Oréal has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This net-zero target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Near-term targets include:
The company also aims for all its operated sites to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, which includes a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2016 base year. L'Oréal surpassed its 2020 goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 20% from a 2015 baseline, achieving a 30.2% reduction. Long-term, L'Oréal aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
L'Oréal commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.* (*The target boundary includes land-relat…
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
L'Oréal commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.* (*The target boundary includes land-relat…
2030
57% reduction in Scope 2
L’Oréal commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 57% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.* (*The target boundary includes land-relat…
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