Estee Lauder Companies Inc
Estee Lauder Companies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Estee Lauder Companies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Estee Lauder Companies's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Estee Lauder Companies amounted to 99,700 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Estee Lauder Companies increased by 11.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Estee Lauder Companies were 36,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Estee Lauder Companies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,900 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 63,100 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Estee Lauder Companies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Estee Lauder Companies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Estee Lauder Companies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Estee Lauder Companies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported 1,771,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Estee Lauder Companies includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,771,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.96% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.04% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Estee Lauder Companies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,560.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 21.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Estee Lauder Companies disclose?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 844,100 tCO₂e (47.64%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 585,500 tCO₂e (33.05%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 156,600 tCO₂e (8.84%)
Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Estee Lauder Companies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,600 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,608 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Estee Lauder Companies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Estee Lauder Companies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.06 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Estee Lauder Companies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Estee Lauder Companies among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Estee Lauder Companies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Estee Lauder Companies reported a total carbon footprint of 1,871,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Estee Lauder Companies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.37%. a