C And A
C&A, officially known as C&A Mode, is a prominent fashion retailer headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1841, the company has evolved into a key player in the European apparel industry, with a strong presence in countries such as Germany, Belgium, and France. C&A is renowned for its commitment to sustainable fashion, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, characterised by quality materials and contemporary designs. The brand's unique selling proposition lies in its focus on affordability without compromising on style or sustainability. C&A has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in eco-friendly practices and a robust online shopping platform. With a market position that emphasises ethical fashion, C&A continues to lead the way in providing stylish, sustainable clothing options for the modern consumer.
DitchCarbon Score
How does C And A's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
C And A's score of 41 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
C And A's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, C&A reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,888,594,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 37,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,838,053,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as the company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, C&A aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. C&A's emissions data shows a downward trend from previous years, with total emissions of approximately 4,052,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 4,232,661,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 2,378,842,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. This long-term strategy underscores C&A's dedication to sustainability and its role in combating climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,724,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 80,753,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,398,345,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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C And A is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
