Louis Vuitton Sustainability Profile
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 7.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising 117,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 80,858,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,522,618,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, with the company aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Louis Vuitton has set ambitious reduction targets, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026 from 2019 levels, and a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of value added by 2030, relative to 2019. Additionally, they have pledged to increase their sourcing of renewable electricity from 36% in 2019 to 100% by 2026. The company is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 from a 2023 base year, and a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2033 from the same base year. These targets demonstrate Louis Vuitton's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Louis Vuitton's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Louis Vuitton's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 0% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Louis Vuitton's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Louis Vuitton has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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