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 score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Louis Vuitton's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Louis Vuitton reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,146,690,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 146,568,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 158,782,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 7,146,690,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Louis Vuitton is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55% per sold product within the same timeframe. In previous years, emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 384,120,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 2 emissions reaching 304,349,400 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is also part of LVMH, which has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2026 from a 2019 baseline, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2026. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 379,312,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 379,312,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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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.
