Lear
Lear Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1917, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Lear is renowned for its innovative seating solutions and advanced electrical architecture, which enhance vehicle comfort and connectivity. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Lear has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for design excellence and environmental stewardship. The company’s unique approach to integrating smart technology into its products positions it as a key player in the automotive industry. Lear's market position is further solidified by its extensive customer base, which includes many of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
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Lear's score of 40 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lear's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lear Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,493,459,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 86,296,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 299,567,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 9,493,459,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources, including purchased goods and services (approximately 7,227,619,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 817,075,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Lear's total emissions were about 8,813,780,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 87,983,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 285,046,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Lear Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2033, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to significant emissions reductions in the near term. Furthermore, Lear is dedicated to achieving near-zero emissions for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. The company’s initiatives are crucial in the context of the automotive components sector, where emissions reduction is increasingly vital for sustainability and compliance with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,653,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 409,862,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lear is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
