H And M

H&M Group, a leader in the wearing apparel and furs industry based in Sweden, has demonstrated a significant commitment to reducing its environmental impact. For the reporting year 2025, H&M reported total emissions of approximately 6.86 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes scope 1 emissions of approximately 17.04 million kg CO2e, scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 25.13 million kg CO2e, and substantial scope 3 emissions of approximately 6.81 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to its scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 4.23 billion kg CO2e, and the use of sold products, contributing about 1.95 billion kg CO2e.

H&M has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, aligning with a 1.5°C warming scenario. This long-term goal is supported by near-term objectives, including a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 56% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, H&M has committed to reducing its absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 56% by 2030, again from a 2019 baseline.

In previous reporting years, H&M's emissions have been higher. For example, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 9.51 billion kg CO2e, with scope 1 at about 18.05 million kg CO2e and scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 46.81 million kg CO2e, and scope 3 at around 9.44 billion kg CO2e. This trend indicates a reduction in overall emissions in more recent years.

H&M's emissions data and climate commitments are internally sourced and verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), underscoring their dedication to scientifically-aligned climate action.