Zalando
Zalando SE, a leading European online fashion retailer, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2008, Zalando has rapidly expanded its operations across major European markets, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The company primarily operates in the e-commerce industry, specialising in a diverse range of fashion products, from clothing and footwear to accessories. Zalando distinguishes itself through its extensive selection of over 2,500 brands, offering customers a unique shopping experience with a focus on convenience and style. Notable achievements include its status as one of the largest online fashion platforms in Europe, consistently recognised for its innovative approach to customer service and logistics. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, Zalando continues to shape the future of online retail in the fashion sector.
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Zalando's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zalando reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,767,366,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from 5,274,302,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of emissions includes 5,193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,761,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Zalando has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2033, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, by 33% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Zalando's initiatives also include increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2025 and ensuring that 90% of its suppliers have science-based targets by the same year. These commitments reflect Zalando's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the fashion industry.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,776,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 566,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,267,960,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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