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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
H And M's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
H And M's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, H&M Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,532,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 16,354,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 38,451,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,532,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses the majority of their emissions. H&M has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 56% by FY2030 and to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 90.6% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2030. Additionally, H&M plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 56% by FY2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect H&M's commitment to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
H And M 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.
