Lacoste
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Lacoste's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Lacoste's score of 26 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lacoste's reported carbon emissions
Lacoste, headquartered in France, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets. Lacoste commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste, business travel, and employee commuting—by 37% per item sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Lacoste's commitment reflects a proactive approach within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lacoste is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
