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Gap

Gap Inc., commonly known as Gap, is a leading American retailer headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1969, the company has established a significant presence in the global apparel industry, operating in various regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Gap is renowned for its casual clothing and accessories, offering a diverse range of products under its flagship brand, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to quality, style, and inclusivity, catering to a wide demographic. With a strong market position, Gap has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and a robust online presence. The company continues to innovate in sustainable fashion, reflecting its dedication to responsible retailing and customer satisfaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gap's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Gap's score of 50 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gap's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Gap Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 41,942 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 48,519 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 3,987,898 tonnes CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 32.5% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, Gap Inc. plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity for its owned and operated facilities by 2030. Looking towards the long term, Gap Inc. has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes maintaining at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2050 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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2022
Scope 1
27,220,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
361,734,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
5,783,786,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gap's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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. Gap is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gap 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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