L'Oreal SA
L'Oreal's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, L'Oreal 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).
L'Oreal 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into L'Oreal's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of L'Oreal amounted to 227,050 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 L'Oreal decreased by 1.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
L'Oreal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are L'Oreal's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of L'Oreal were 49,691 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has L'Oreal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, L'Oreal's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), L'Oreal's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are L'Oreal's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, L'Oreal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,325 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 177,359 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has L'Oreal reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), L'Oreal's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that L'Oreal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does L'Oreal use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, L'Oreal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
L'Oreal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into L'Oreal's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, L'Oreal reported 7,187,462 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 L'Oreal includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
L'Oreal's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are L'Oreal's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, L'Oreal reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,187,462 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 91.67% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.33% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), L'Oreal's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that L'Oreal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does L'Oreal disclose?
In 2024, L'Oreal reported emissions for 11 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 L'Oreal's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to L'Oreal's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,361,644 tCO₂e (74.6%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 442,436 tCO₂e (6.16%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 422,742 tCO₂e (5.88%)
L'Oreal's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into L'Oreal’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, L'Oreal reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,691 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 45,252 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
L'Oreal's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does L'Oreal's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, L'Oreal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.58 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does L'Oreal rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, L'Oreal 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 L'Oreal among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into L'Oreal's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, L'Oreal reported a total carbon footprint of 7,414,512 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.09% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to L'Oreal's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.39%. a