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Desigual

Desigual, officially known as Desigual S.A., is a renowned Spanish fashion brand headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 1984, the company has carved a niche in the global apparel industry, primarily focusing on unique, vibrant clothing and accessories that celebrate individuality and creativity. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Desigual is celebrated for its distinctive designs that often feature bold patterns and eclectic styles. The brand's core offerings include women's, men's, and children's fashion, as well as footwear and accessories, all characterised by a commitment to originality and artistic expression. Over the years, Desigual has achieved notable milestones, including collaborations with prominent designers and a growing international retail footprint. Its innovative approach to fashion has positioned it as a leader in the contemporary market, appealing to consumers seeking both style and self-expression.

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Desigual's score of 12 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Desigual's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Desigual reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,910,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 55,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of their carbon footprint. Desigual has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2026, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects a commitment to address emissions from direct operations and energy consumption. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 65% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, waste generated in operations, business travel, downstream transportation, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Desigual's proactive approach highlights its dedication to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector, as it seeks to mitigate its environmental impact significantly by 2026.

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Scope 1
528,000
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Scope 2
12,491,000
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Scope 3
139,217,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Desigual's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is 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. Desigual is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Desigual 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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