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El Corte Inglés, S.A., widely recognised as El Corte Inglés or ECI, is Spain's leading diversified retail group, with its headquarters firmly established in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1940, the company has grown into a significant European retail force, operating extensively across Spain and Portugal.
While globally acclaimed as a premier department store offering an expansive selection of fashion, electronics, and home goods, ECI also maintains a substantial presence in the food products sector. Renowned for its commitment to quality, unparalleled customer service, and an innovative omni-channel shopping experience, El Corte Inglés distinguishes itself by blending traditional retail excellence with modern convenience.
28
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
El Corte Inglés, S.A.’s score of 28 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
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El Corte Inglés, S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
El Corte Inglés, S.A., a Food products nec company headquartered in Spain, reported total gross emissions of approximately 3.63 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of around 62.35 million kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions (approximately 32.10 million kg CO2e), stationary combustion (around 27.85 million kg CO2e), and mobile combustion (about 2.40 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 14.58 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion, were approximately 3.55 billion kg CO2e. Significant contributors to Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (around 3.37 billion kg CO2e), downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 95.69 million kg CO2e), employee commute (about 58.80 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (around 10.27 million kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 2.85 million kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 7.97 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, El Corte Inglés, S.A. reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 114.55 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 12.36 million kg CO2e in 2022. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were around 109.04 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 11.81 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were about 33.31 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 6.54 million kg CO2e.
El Corte Inglés, S.A. is committed to reducing its direct (Scope 1) emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. They also aim to reduce their indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. All reported emissions data are directly from El Corte Inglés, S.A.
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El Corte Inglés, S.A.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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El Corte Inglés, S.A.11 months ago
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