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BALENCIAGA Sustainability Profile

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Balenciaga, officially known as Balenciaga S.A., is a prestigious luxury fashion house headquartered in France. Founded in 1919 by the visionary designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, the brand has established itself as a leader in the high-fashion industry, renowned for its innovative designs and avant-garde aesthetics. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, Balenciaga offers a diverse range of products, from ready-to-wear collections to accessories and footwear. The brand is particularly celebrated for its unique silhouettes and bold use of materials, setting trends that resonate across the fashion landscape. Over the years, Balenciaga has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with contemporary artists and a strong influence on streetwear culture. Today, it stands as a symbol of modern luxury, consistently pushing the boundaries of fashion while maintaining its esteemed heritage.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

BALENCIAGA's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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BALENCIAGA's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kering SA

As of the latest available data, Balenciaga, headquartered in France, does not report specific carbon emissions figures. The brand is a current subsidiary of Kering S.A., which influences its climate commitments and emissions data. Balenciaga's climate initiatives and targets are cascaded from Kering S.A., a leader in sustainability within the luxury fashion sector. Kering S.A. has established Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, which Balenciaga adheres to as part of its corporate family relationship. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Balenciaga itself have not been disclosed. The brand is committed to sustainability through various initiatives inherited from Kering, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the RE100 initiative, which aims for 100% renewable energy. While Balenciaga currently lacks specific emissions data, its alignment with Kering's sustainability strategies indicates a commitment to reducing its environmental impact in the luxury fashion industry.

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201520162017201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
292,600
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is BALENCIAGA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BALENCIAGA's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is BALENCIAGA's Location?

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Very high
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 BALENCIAGA is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

BALENCIAGA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

BALENCIAGA's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Capital Goods
13%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Franchises
1%
Business Travel
1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

BALENCIAGA's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

BALENCIAGA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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