- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity, heat).
- Complex supply chains and traceability challenges.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions.
- Meeting 100% recyclable packaging target.
- Ensuring fair wages across all business units.
L'OCCITANE Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, L'OCCITANE Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 548.8K tCO2e (market-based); 564222 tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 2.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e (market-based); 16841 tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 545.2K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
548.8K tCO2e (market-based); 564222 tCO2e (location-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Water Usage
149.1K m3
2024
Energy Use
49.1M kWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e (market-based); 16841 tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 545.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 548.8K tCO2e (market-based); 564222 tCO2e (location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 51% compared to FY2020.
- Achieved 95% renewable electricity consumption.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 13% compared to FY2020.
- Relaunched best-selling hand cream with 23% less emissions in new packaging.
- Reduced air freight emissions by 7% (absolute) and 5.5% (intensity).
- 91% RSPO mass balance certification for palm oil derivatives.
- 81% of L'OCCITANE en Provence ingredients traceable to origin.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All employees paid at or above living wage by FY2026.
- Global parental leave for all employees by FY2026.
- 100% renewable electricity by FY2026.
- 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable plastic packaging by FY2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 46% by FY2031.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 55% per unit of value added by FY2031.
- 90% traceability of plant-based raw materials by FY2031.
- 20% post-consumer recycled content in plastic packaging by FY2026.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across value chain by FY2050.
- 100% of land footprint positively managed for biodiversity by FY2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityPackaging and Circular EconomyWater ConservationFair Salaries and BenefitsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionHealth and SafetyResponsible Sourcing and ProcurementHuman RightsProduct ResponsibilityCommunity Investment