Primark
Primark, officially known as Primark Stores Limited, is a leading fashion retailer headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (IE). Established in 1969, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence across Europe and the United States. Primark operates within the fast fashion industry, offering a diverse range of affordable clothing, footwear, and homeware. Renowned for its commitment to value, Primark provides trendy, high-quality products at competitive prices, making fashion accessible to all. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the opening of its flagship store on Oxford Street in London, which remains one of the largest in the world. With a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, Primark continues to strengthen its market position, appealing to a broad customer base seeking style without compromise.
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Industry Average
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Primark's score of 40 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Primark's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Primark reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,115,832,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 97,039,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while the majority, approximately 7,018,793,000 kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3 emissions, which primarily encompass emissions from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Primark's total emissions were about 6,575,607,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 123,772,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 6,451,835,000 kg CO2e. The 2023 data indicates a significant increase in total emissions, highlighting the ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints within the retail sector. Primark has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company has committed to a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments reflect Primark's recognition of the importance of addressing climate change and its impact on the environment, particularly in the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 160,443,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 6,246,005,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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