Lagardere
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lagardère reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,322,059,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12,956,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,326,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 2,302,776,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources such as purchased goods and services (approximately 1,591,366,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 119,735,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Lagardère's total emissions were reported at approximately 147,486,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,497,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 79,292,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 53,697,000 kg CO2e, primarily from employee commuting (approximately 24,367,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 10,183,000 kg CO2e). Lagardère has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an absolute reduction of nearly 30% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, they are targeting a reduction of approximately 28% across all scopes by 2030. Notably, they have committed to a substantial reduction of about 33% in Scope 1 emissions and 96% in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. This emissions data is cascaded from Lagardère SA, which is a current subsidiary of Vivendi SE. The climate initiatives and reduction targets reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in climate action.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,705,430 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,693,460 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,443,830 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lagardere is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
