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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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48

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 48 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, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 62,354,740 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 14,575,490 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 3,548,702,890 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,373,127,050 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 58,801,160 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 4,700,160,230 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2023. This reduction reflects El Corte Inglés's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed in the available data. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments.

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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. 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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