- Emissions increased due to temporary generators at a new manufacturing facility in Japan
- Industry-wide challenges with PCR cost and availability
- Temporary decline in FSC performance due to changes in calculation methodology
- Unforeseen operational challenges with waste process facilities used by external partners resulting in 99.8% waste diversion from landfill instead of 100%
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 36.6 Thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 65.0 Thousand metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 1.8K Thousand metric tons CO2e. 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.
Renewable Energy
49.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
0.2 million cubic meters
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
20.8 Thousand metric tons
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
382.0 Thousand MWh
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 36.6 Thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 65.0 Thousand metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8K Thousand metric tons CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 83.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2018-07 to 2019-06 | 91.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed water withdrawal reduction targets (23% reduction vs. 20% target)
- Achieved carbon neutrality across Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for the fifth consecutive year
- Sourced 100% renewable electricity globally for direct operations for the fifth consecutive year
- Published first corporate ingredient glossary
- Reached palm oil sustainability targets ahead of schedule (95% RSPO certified)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawal from direct manufacturing sites by 20% by 2025
- Achieve 75-100% recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable packaging by 2025
- Increase PCR material in packaging to 25% or more by 2025
- Achieve 100% FSC certified forest-based fiber cartons by 2025
- Identify sensitive ingredient supply chains and develop robust biodiversity and social action plans by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 60% per unit revenue by 2030 from a 2018 base year
- Transition 100% of global corporate fleet vehicles to electric by 2030
- Reduce virgin petroleum content in plastic packaging to 50% or less by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) EmissionsEmployee Health and SafetyInclusion, Diversity & EquityProduct Quality and Safety (including ingredient transparency)Product and Packaging Design (including green chemistry and plastics)SourcingNature and biodiversityHuman rightsWater