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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s score of 41 is higher than 99% 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 3,548,702,890 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 4,700,160,230 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 62,354,740 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,575,490 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 3,548,702,890 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 3,373,127,050 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, El Corte Inglés has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the retail sector, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. As such, El Corte Inglés is expected to align with industry standards and practices in addressing climate change and enhancing its environmental performance.

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20222023
Scope 1
114,859,510
00,000,000
Scope 2
12,355,400
00,000,000
Scope 3
4,700,160,230
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. El Corte Inglés, S.A. is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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El Corte Inglés, S.A. is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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