Lagardère SCA, commonly referred to as Lagardère, is a prominent French media and retail conglomerate headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a key player in the global media landscape, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in publishing, travel retail, and media, Lagardère is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands in books, magazines, and digital content. The company’s unique approach to integrating retail and media has set it apart in a competitive industry. With a strong market position, Lagardère has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its global reach. Its commitment to innovation and quality continues to drive its success in the ever-evolving media and retail sectors.
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In 2024, Lagardère reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,322,059,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,956,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 6,326,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,302,776,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes major categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 1,591,366,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 119,735,000 kg CO2e). Lagardère has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an absolute reduction of nearly 28% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 33% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a remarkable 96% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. These targets are part of a broader action plan aligned with their long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The emissions data for Lagardère is cascaded from its parent company, Lagardère SA, which provides a comprehensive overview of the group's climate impact and commitments. The company is actively working towards these targets, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices in the publishing and media industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,705,430 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,693,460 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,443,830 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Lagardere's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 100% last year and increased significantly since 2012, 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 69% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Lagardere has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
