C&A, officially known as C&A Mode, is a prominent fashion retailer headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Established in 1841, the company has evolved into a key player in the European apparel industry, with a strong presence across several major operational regions, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. Specialising in affordable, stylish clothing for men, women, and children, C&A is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and ethical fashion practices. The brand offers a diverse range of products, from casual wear to formal attire, distinguished by quality materials and innovative designs. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, C&A has positioned itself as a leader in the fast-fashion sector, consistently recognised for its contributions to sustainable retailing and community engagement.
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C&A's score of 26 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
C&A, headquartered in Germany (DE), has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear reduction targets for its operations. C&A aims to achieve a 30% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its offices, distribution centres, and retail stores by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to improving its operational efficiency and sustainability practices. In addition to these targets, C&A has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and plans to revise its near-term targets in 2024. This includes setting a new net-zero target that aligns with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. These initiatives demonstrate C&A's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its dedication to sustainable business practices. Overall, C&A's commitments reflect a strong focus on reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals, although specific emissions data remains unavailable at this time.
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C&A is not participating in any 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.