Legrand
Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is headquartered in Limoges, France. Founded in 1904, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Legrand's extensive product portfolio includes wiring devices, cable management systems, and energy distribution solutions, all designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, consistently introducing cutting-edge technologies that set industry standards. With a robust market position, Legrand has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for design and sustainability. Its dedication to improving connectivity and energy management makes it a preferred choice for professionals in the electrical industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Legrand's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Legrand's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Legrand reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 84,524,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were about 118,072,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 13,268,000,000 kg CO2e. Legrand has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. Looking towards the long term, Legrand has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a further reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, based on a 2022 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Legrand's commitment to sustainable practices in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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