Chanel Sustainability Profile
Chanel, officially known as Chanel S.A., is a prestigious French luxury fashion house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1910 by the iconic designer Coco Chanel, the brand has become synonymous with elegance and innovation in the fashion industry. Chanel operates primarily in the luxury goods sector, focusing on haute couture, ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and fragrances. Renowned for its timeless products, such as the classic Chanel No. 5 perfume and the iconic Chanel 2.55 handbag, the brand stands out for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a strong market position, Chanel has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the first luxury ready-to-wear collection in the 1980s. Today, Chanel continues to influence global fashion trends while maintaining its legacy of sophistication and style.
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Chanel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chanel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,134,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,099,178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 1,211,296,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 21,317,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 3,047,000 kg CO2e. Chanel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit sold, equating to a 10% reduction in absolute emissions by the same year. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from a 2021 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Chanel's commitment to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Chanel Limited, the parent company, ensuring a unified approach to climate action across its corporate family.
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| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Chanel'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.
Chanel 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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