Lagardere Sustainability Profile
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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Lagardere's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lagardere's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lagardère reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e, comprising 12,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,326,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 28% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels across all scopes. This includes specific targets of a 33% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 96% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Lagardère's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Lagardere SA, which provides a comprehensive overview of the group's environmental impact. The company is actively working towards achieving these targets as part of its long-term climate strategy, which aligns with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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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 |
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Lagardere's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Lagardere'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.
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.
