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Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Fast Retailing, is a leading Japanese multinational retailer headquartered in Japan. The company specialises in retail trade services, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, with a focus on personal and household goods repair services. Since its founding in 1963, Fast Retailing has grown to become a prominent player in the global apparel industry, with major operations across Asia, North America, and Europe.
The company is best known for its innovative clothing brands, including Uniqlo, which has revolutionised casual wear through its high-quality, affordable basics. Fast Retailing’s commitment to sustainability and technological integration has helped it secure a strong market position, making it one of the most influential retail trade service providers in the world. Its strategic expansion and focus on customer-centric offerings continue to drive its success in the competitive retail landscape.
90
DitchCarbon score
+54 vs industry average
Fast Retailing Co’s score of 90 is higher than 91% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Fast Retailing Co's reported carbon emissions
Fast Retailing Co, a Japanese retail trade services company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 5.1 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 9.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 5.0 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 3.7 billion kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 677.3 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 648.6 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, the company's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 8.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 43.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were around 5.5 billion kg CO2e, consisting of about 9.6 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 85.5 million kg CO2e (Scope 2 market-based), and approximately 5.4 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3).
Fast Retailing Co has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by the fiscal year 2030, from a fiscal year 2019 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% over the same timeframe. Fast Retailing Co also intends to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by fiscal year 2030.
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Fast Retailing Co’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
On track90%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 upstream
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 30.0% by FY2030 from a F…
At risk30%
2030
90% reduction in Scope 1
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
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