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French Connection

French Connection, officially known as French Connection Group PLC, is a prominent British fashion retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a key player in the global fashion industry, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in contemporary clothing, accessories, and homeware, French Connection is renowned for its unique designs that blend modern aesthetics with timeless appeal. The brand's commitment to quality and innovation has garnered a loyal customer base and positioned it as a leader in the mid-market fashion segment. Over the years, French Connection has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its iconic "FCUK" branding, which has become synonymous with the brand's edgy and playful identity. With a focus on sustainability and ethical practices, French Connection continues to evolve while maintaining its reputation for stylish, high-quality products.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

French Connection's score of 23 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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French Connection's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, French Connection reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,115,000 kg CO2e, comprising 113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where total emissions were about 1,577,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 143,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,844,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 30,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, French Connection has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to further decrease their carbon footprint. The company operates within the fashion industry, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate strategies.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
2,869,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. French Connection's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), 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 French Connection is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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French Connection 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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