L'Oreal SA

Common Name
L'Oreal
Country
France
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
94,397
Ticker
OR
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
L'Oréal S.A., a multinational personal care company, excels in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Established in 1909, the company is headquartered in Clichy, France, and has become a key player on th...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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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).

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.

L'Oreal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e+62%-51%-36%+124%-8%-13%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are L'Oreal's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, L'Oreal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,325 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 177,359 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

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.

L'Oreal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

L'Oreal's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+67%+12%-10%-36%0%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,361,644 tCOâ‚‚e (74.6%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 442,436 tCOâ‚‚e (6.16%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 422,742 tCOâ‚‚e (5.88%)

L'Oreal's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(74.6%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(5.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.2%)

Insights into L'Oreal's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, L'Oreal reported a total carbon footprint of 7,414,512 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.