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.
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C And A's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, C&A reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,938,135,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12,893,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 37,648,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,887,594,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, their total emissions were about 3,365,515,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 427,380,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This trend continues from previous years, where emissions in 2021 were about 3,648,094,000 kg CO2e and in 2020 were approximately 3,668,273,000 kg CO2e. C&A has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. They are also targeting near-zero emissions for these scopes by the middle of the decade (2025). Additionally, they have committed to achieving a 30% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions for their offices, distribution centres, and retail stores by 2030. In 2024, C&A plans to revise their near-term targets and establish a new net-zero company-wide target in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. These initiatives reflect C&A's commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the fashion industry.
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| 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 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.
