Inditex
Inditex, officially known as Industria de Diseño Textil, is a global leader in the fashion retail industry, headquartered in Arteijo, Spain. Founded in 1985, the company has revolutionised the fast fashion model, primarily through its flagship brand, Zara, alongside other well-known labels such as Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Inditex operates over 7,000 stores worldwide, showcasing its commitment to innovative design and sustainability. The company is renowned for its unique supply chain management, enabling rapid product turnover and responsiveness to market trends. Inditex's notable achievements include being one of the largest fashion retailers globally, consistently ranking high in sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility. Its core offerings encompass a diverse range of apparel and accessories, appealing to a broad demographic while maintaining a focus on quality and style.
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Inditex's score of 83 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Inditex's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Inditex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,488,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 59,572,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,340,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 13,427,762,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious science-based targets (SBTs) to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, Inditex aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. In 2023, Inditex's total emissions were approximately 13,469,668,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 49,686,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,153,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 13,418,829,000 kg CO2e. Inditex's long-term commitment includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040, with interim goals of a 53% reduction in total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,484,000 | 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 | 324,547,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,060,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Inditex 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.
