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.
+28 vs industry average
Lagardere’s score of 60 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Lagardere's reported carbon emissions
Lagardère SA, headquartered in France, has reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The majority of these emissions stem from Scope 3 categories, with purchased goods and services accounting for roughly 1.59 billion kg CO2e, followed by end-of-life treatment of sold products at approximately 163 million kg CO2e, and investments at approximately 258 million kg CO2e. For 2023, Lagardère reported total emissions of approximately 147 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for this period were around 14.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 79.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 53.7 million kg CO2e. Lagardère is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims for an absolute reduction of 28% in its emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment extends across all scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and specifically targets a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and a significant 96% reduction in Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Lagardère is working towards an absolute reduction of 28% in Scope 3 indirect emissions by 2030. The group also has a long-term objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The reported emissions data for Lagardère SA is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Lagardere’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
96% reduction in Scope 2
une réduction absolue de 96 % sur le scope 2
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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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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