H&M, officially known as Hennes & Mauritz AB, is a leading global fashion retailer headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1947, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the fast-fashion industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. H&M offers a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and affordability. Over the years, H&M has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its Conscious Collection, which highlights eco-friendly materials and practices. With a market position bolstered by innovative designs and a robust online presence, H&M continues to set trends while prioritising ethical production. The brand's unique blend of style, quality, and value has solidified its reputation as a go-to destination for fashion-conscious consumers worldwide.
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H And M's score of 96 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, H&M Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,153,702,000 kg CO2e in Sweden, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 13,899,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 46,803,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 7,093,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2019 as the baseline year. H&M has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% by 2030. This commitment includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 90.6% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect H&M's commitment to a climate-positive value chain by 2040.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 17,543,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 272,735,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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H And M 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.