Lear Corp
Lear's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Lear 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).
Lear has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Lear's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lear amounted to 385,863 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lear increased by 3.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Lear's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lear's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lear were 86,296 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Lear reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lear's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lear's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.92%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Lear's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Lear reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 299,567 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Lear reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lear's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lear 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Lear use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Lear reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Lear's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Lear's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Lear reported 9,493,459 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 2023 disclosure of Lear includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Lear's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lear's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Lear reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,493,459 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 91.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lear's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lear 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lear disclose?
In 2023, Lear reported emissions for 10 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 Lear's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Lear's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,227,619 tCO₂e (76.13%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 817,075 tCO₂e (8.61%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 712,108 tCO₂e (7.5%)
Lear's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lear’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Lear reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,296 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,467 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Lear's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lear's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Lear reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.76 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Lear rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Lear ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Lear is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Lear's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Lear reported a total carbon footprint of 9,879,322 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.53% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Lear's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.03%. a