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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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
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 1,099,178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Chanel Limited. Chanel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. 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 the 2021 baseline. Chanel's initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its commitment to sustainable practices in the luxury goods sector. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025.
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Chanel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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