Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton, is a prestigious French luxury fashion house headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1854, the brand has established itself as a leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for its high-quality leather goods, ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Louis Vuitton is celebrated for its iconic monogram and innovative designs that blend tradition with modernity. Key milestones include the introduction of the first flat-topped trunk in 1858 and the launch of its first ready-to-wear collection in 1998. As a flagship brand of the LVMH group, Louis Vuitton consistently ranks among the most valuable luxury brands globally, reflecting its commitment to craftsmanship and exclusivity. The brand's unique offerings and market position underscore its status as a symbol of luxury and sophistication.
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Louis Vuitton's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Louis Vuitton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,752,618,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 117,510,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 80,858,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 418,190,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 7,522,618,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their supply chain and indirect activities. Louis Vuitton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026 from a 2019 baseline, and a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of value added by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Additionally, they have committed to increasing their sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2026. The company is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with specific targets to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 90% and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2023 base year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2033 from the same base year. These commitments reflect Louis Vuitton's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, demonstrating leadership within the luxury goods sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,846,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 289,973,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,550,219,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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