In the current CSR Roadmap, Legrand has deepened and expanded our commitment to reduce carbon emissions. We readily acknowledge that the earth is in the throes of a climate crisis.
Legrand recently validated its commitment to become Net-Zero reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) by -90% between 2022 and 2050.
This was validated by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Science Based Targets
The Science Based Targets Initiative is a globally recognized program, which more than 10,000 businesses, including Legrand, have voluntarily joined, in an effort to drive down emissions in the private sector.
Our Climate Priorities
Under our current CSR Roadmap, we are working to:
- Reduce the impact of our own activities
- Encourage our suppliers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduce indirect emissions associated with the use of our products
RECOGNITION FOR OUR CLIMATE ACTION
In early 2025, Legrand was awarded an 'A' rating for climate action by the CDP, a global non-profit that operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system.
The ‘A’ list includes companies recognized worldwide for their excellence in climate action, strategy, governance and results.
Legrand has been an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) SmartWay Transport Partner since 2015.
As a result, whenever possible, we use certified SmartWay carriers with drivers who have been trained in environmentally sound practices, such as minimizing idle time, to reduce our transportation-related emissions.
In our quest to reduce CO2 emissions in downstream transportation, we partnered with global logistics leader DHL to invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to replace standard aviation fuel for our product shipments made via air.
This move resulted in a 30.57% reduction in well-to-wheel carbon emissions within the first year.
In 2010, Legrand North America joined the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Better Plants/Better Climate Challenge by publicly committing to reduce energy intensity by 25% across our sites.
Since then, we established new targets in 2013, 2017 and most recently, in 2020 to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over a 10-year period.
Legrand is a participant in the RE100 initiative, pledging to achieve 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
At the end of 2024, LNCA had covered 89% of its electricity use with renewable energy certificates (RECs).
ENCOURAGING OUR SUPPLIERS TO LOWER THEIR CARBON EMISSIONS
To date, our suppliers have committed to emissions reductions that will eliminate more than 157,000 kilotons of CO2 emissions.
That’s the equivalent of nearly 33,000 homes’ electricity use for one year!
To reduce our organization’s carbon emissions, we have been transitioning our fleet of vehicles from gas powered to fully electric or plug-in hybrid models.
This will help us achieve our goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Explore Our Other Focal Areas
Striving to create a working environment in which every employee feels recognized and valued.
Innovating to ensure the end of life of a product is considered from the initial design stage, to limit its impact on the environment.
Putting customers at the center of our actions enables us to better meet their needs.
Acting responsibly means respecting and supporting all stakeholders, including employees and customers.