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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 49,691,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 23,325,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 7,187,462,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, with a target to achieve carbon neutrality for all operated sites by 2025. L'Oréal has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% decrease in absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline. Notably, the company has already achieved a 30.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, surpassing its 2020 goal of a 20% reduction one year early. The company is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. L'Oréal's initiatives include transitioning to 100% renewable energy at all sites by 2025 and implementing energy efficiency programmes to support these targets. Overall, L'Oréal's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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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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