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.
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.
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.
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.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,220,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 361,734,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,783,786,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
