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El Corte Inglés, S.A.

El Corte Inglés, S.A., a leading retail giant based in Spain, operates its headquarters in Madrid and has a significant presence across the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1940, the company has evolved into a multifaceted retail powerhouse, encompassing department stores, supermarkets, and online shopping platforms. Renowned for its diverse range of products, El Corte Inglés offers everything from fashion and electronics to groceries and home goods, setting itself apart with exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality. As one of the largest department store chains in Europe, it has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its online services and the introduction of exclusive brands. With a strong market position, El Corte Inglés continues to innovate, adapting to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for reliability and excellence in the retail industry.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, El Corte Inglés, S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,625,633,110 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 62,354,740 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 14,575,490 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 3,548,702,890 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 4,827,375,140 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 114,859,510 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 12,355,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 4,700,160,230 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 1,201,741,030 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, El Corte Inglés has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Scope 1
114,859,510
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Scope 2
12,355,400
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Scope 3
4,700,160,230
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for El Corte Inglés, S.A. is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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El Corte Inglés, S.A. is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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