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H And M

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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96

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

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.

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H And M's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, H&M Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,102,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 26,553,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant 8,729,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,469,000,000 kg CO2e. H&M has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 56% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target has been verified by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and aligns with a well-below 2-degree global warming scenario. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. H&M's strategy includes increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 90.6% in 2019 to 100% by 2030 and reducing electricity intensity by 25% by 2025 compared to a 2016 baseline. These initiatives reflect H&M's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textile and apparel industry.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. H And M's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low 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 H And M is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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