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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Lear's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lear's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lear Corporation reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 86,296,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 299,567,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,493,459,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. Lear Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2033, which encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and various operational activities. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Lear's commitment to addressing climate change within the automotive sector. The company is actively working towards these goals to enhance sustainability and reduce its overall environmental impact.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 132,653,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lear 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.
