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Louis Vuitton

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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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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Louis Vuitton's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Louis Vuitton's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Louis Vuitton reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,367,340,000 kg CO2e, comprising 375,740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 329,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,367,340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, with targets set to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 55% per sold product within the same timeframe. In previous years, emissions have varied, with 2022 showing approximately 1,531,180,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions alone. Louis Vuitton's ongoing initiatives include a commitment to increase renewable electricity sourcing to 100% by 2026, alongside a 50% reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026 from a 2019 base year. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Louis Vuitton's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the luxury goods sector.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
379,312,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
379,312,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,791,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Louis Vuitton's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Louis Vuitton is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Louis Vuitton 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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