Lacoste, officially known as Lacoste S.A., is a renowned French apparel brand headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1933 by tennis legend René Lacoste and André Gillier, the company has evolved into a global leader in the fashion industry, particularly in the realm of casual wear and sports apparel.
Lacoste is best known for its iconic polo shirts, featuring the distinctive crocodile logo, which symbolises quality and elegance. The brand also offers a diverse range of products, including footwear, accessories, and fragrances, all characterised by their unique blend of sporty sophistication and timeless style.
With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Lacoste has solidified its market position as a premium lifestyle brand, celebrated for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Over the decades, Lacoste has achieved numerous milestones, including collaborations with various designers and a continuous expansion of its product lines, reinforcing its status as a staple in contemporary fashion.
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Lacoste’s score of 31 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2019
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Lacoste yet.
Lacoste's reported carbon emissions
Lacoste, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, Lacoste has established science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Lacoste aims to achieve a 37% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste, business travel, and employee commuting per item sold, within the same timeframe.
These targets reflect Lacoste's commitment to aligning its operations with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target. As part of the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector, Lacoste's initiatives are crucial in addressing the broader climate impact of the industry.
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Lacoste’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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