Gap
Gap Inc., a leading American retailer, is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the global apparel industry, operating in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known for its diverse portfolio, Gap Inc. encompasses several well-known brands, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta, each offering unique styles and products that cater to various consumer needs. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, with a focus on denim and casual wear that resonates with a broad audience. Over the years, Gap Inc. has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative retail strategies and a strong online presence. As a market leader, Gap Inc. continues to shape the fashion landscape while prioritising customer experience and environmental responsibility.
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Gap's score of 86 is higher than 93% 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 2024, Gap Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 4,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which alone accounted for about 4,100,000,000 kg CO2e. Gap Inc. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from a 2017 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 32.5% by 2030. The company has made strides in renewable energy, pledging to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 1% in 2017 to 100% by 2030 for its owned and operated facilities. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Gap Inc.'s commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in a meaningful way. Overall, Gap Inc.'s comprehensive approach to sustainability includes significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, a commitment to renewable energy, and a long-term vision for net-zero emissions, positioning the company as a leader in the retail sector's response to climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,475,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 465,411,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Gap is participating in some 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.
