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Apparel Production
US
updated 22 days ago

Express, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Express, Inc., commonly known as Express, is a leading American fashion retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, offering a diverse range of apparel and accessories for men and women. Specialising in contemporary fashion, Express is renowned for its stylish clothing that combines quality with affordability, catering to the modern consumer's lifestyle. The brand's unique offerings include versatile workwear, casual attire, and activewear, all designed to empower individuals to express their personal style. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Express has achieved significant milestones, including a robust online presence and a loyal customer base. As a prominent player in the fashion industry, Express continues to set trends while maintaining its position as a go-to destination for fashion-forward shoppers.

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28

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Express, Inc.'s score of 28 is lower 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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Express, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Express, Inc. reported total emissions of approximately 36,690,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 26,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. In 2022, Express, Inc. reported significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 306,007,153 kg CO2e. This included emissions from purchased goods and services (about 265,394,569 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 6,290,000 kg CO2e), and other categories such as capital goods and business travel. Despite these emissions figures, Express, Inc. has not set any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of formal commitments suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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20222023
Scope 1
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0,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
Scope 3
306,007,153.06
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How Carbon Intensive is Express, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Express, Inc.'s primary industry is Apparel Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Express, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Express, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Express, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Capital Goods
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Express, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Express, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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