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Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd.

Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd, commonly known as Cotton On, is a leading Australian retail company headquartered in Geelong, Victoria. Founded in 1988, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence in the fashion and lifestyle industry across Australia and internationally. Specialising in clothing, accessories, and stationery, Cotton On is renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, appealing to a diverse customer base. The brand's unique approach combines contemporary designs with sustainable practices, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust portfolio that includes Cotton On, Cotton On Kids, and Typo, the company has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansion into global markets. Cotton On continues to solidify its position as a market leader, driven by innovation and a focus on customer satisfaction.

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18

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd.'s score of 18 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 781,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 35,436,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 712,159,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 617,000 kg CO2e from franchises, 74,456,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, and 99,702,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products, among other categories. Comparatively, in 2019, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 8,227,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 27,998,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 822,840,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions across all scopes over the three-year period. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Cotton On Group has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a major player in the retail sector, the company is positioned to adopt more robust sustainability practices to mitigate its environmental impact.

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20192022
Scope 1
8,227,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
27,998,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
822,840,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd. is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd. 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.

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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