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Lucta Sustainability Profile

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Lucta, officially known as Lucta S.A., is a leading global player in the flavour and fragrance industry, headquartered in Spain. Established in 1947, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, solidifying its presence in key markets. Lucta specialises in the development and production of high-quality flavouring agents and aroma chemicals, catering to sectors such as food, beverages, and personal care. With a commitment to innovation, Lucta has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of unique natural and synthetic products that enhance sensory experiences. The company is recognised for its sustainable practices and dedication to quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner for clients worldwide. Lucta's expertise and market leadership continue to drive its success in an ever-evolving industry.

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47

Industry Average

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26

Industry Benchmark

Lucta's score of 47 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lucta's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lucta, headquartered in Spain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 148,255,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 3,659,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 533,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 144,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, in Spain, the company emitted around 71,025,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,896,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 69,117,000 kg CO2e. Lucta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting, also by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Lucta's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Lucta S.A.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
3,868,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,103,000
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0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
180,565,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lucta's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lucta's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lucta's Location?

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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. This request for Lucta is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lucta's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lucta's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 20% since 2021, 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 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
74%
Processing of Sold Products
9%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Capital Goods
3%
Business Travel
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Lucta'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.

Lucta 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.

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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