H And M
H&M, officially known as Hennes & Mauritz AB, is a leading global fashion retailer headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1947, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the fast-fashion industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. H&M offers a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and affordability. Over the years, H&M has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its Conscious Collection, which highlights eco-friendly materials and practices. With a market position bolstered by innovative designs and a robust online presence, H&M continues to set trends while prioritising ethical production. The brand's unique blend of style, quality, and value has solidified its reputation as a go-to destination for fashion-conscious consumers worldwide.
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H And M's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, H&M Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,102,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 26,553,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant 8,729,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,469,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 15,754,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 38,451,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 8,413,000,000 kg CO2e. H&M has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 56% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. H&M's strategy also involves increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 90.6% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. The company’s efforts are aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. H&M's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the urgent need to address climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,543,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 272,735,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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H And M 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.
