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Lagardère SCA, commonly referred to as Lagardère, is a prominent player in the Other Business Services sector, headquartered in France. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in various business areas, including publishing, media, and travel retail. With a strong presence in Europe and expanding operations globally, Lagardère is known for its diverse portfolio of core products and services, which include publishing renowned literary works and managing high-profile media assets.
The company has achieved significant milestones, such as strategic partnerships and acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Lagardère's commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a notable entity in the industry. With a focus on delivering unique content and experiences, Lagardère continues to shape the future of business services on an international scale.
+28 vs industry average
Lagardere’s score of 64 is higher than 74% 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.
Lagardere, a French-headquartered company in the Other Business Services sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,322,059,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 12,956,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 6,326,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,302,776,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services (approximately 1,591,366,000 kg CO2e) and investments (around 257,992,000 kg CO2e).
For comparison, in 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 147,486,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 14,497,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 79,292,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 53,697,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 119,747,000 kg CO2e. Emissions data for Lagardere is inherited from its parent company, Lagardere SA.
Lagardere has set several climate commitments. The company aims for an absolute reduction of 28% in all its emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 base year. More specifically, Lagardere targets an absolute reduction of 33% in Scope 1 emissions and a 96% absolute reduction in market-based Scope 2 emissions by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline. The company also commits to an absolute reduction of 28% in Scope 3 indirect emissions, linked to its business activities and value chains, by 2030, using 2025 as a base year for this particular target. Furthermore, Lagardere has a long-term goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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