Legrand
Legrand, officially known as Legrand North America, is a leading global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1904, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Legrand's core offerings include wiring devices, lighting controls, and data communication systems, all designed to enhance energy efficiency and user experience. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Legrand has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for design and innovation. With a robust market position, Legrand continues to set the standard in the electrical industry, making it a trusted partner for professionals seeking reliable and cutting-edge solutions.
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Legrand's score of 8 is higher than 69% 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 2021, Legrand reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,464,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 138,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 138,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,464,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (2,400,000,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (200,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,331,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions both at 148,383,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a slight increase in emissions from 2019, where total emissions were approximately 2,710,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions each at 168,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Legrand. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet specific initiatives or commitments to reduce emissions have not been detailed.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 168,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 168,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,710,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Legrand is not committed to any 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.
