Public Profile

H&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 is renowned for its stylish and affordable clothing, catering to a diverse audience with a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children. The brand's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as it continually seeks to reduce its environmental impact while offering trendy designs. With a market position bolstered by its extensive store network and a robust online presence, H&M has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its Conscious Collection, which highlights eco-friendly materials. As a pioneer in the fast fashion sector, H&M remains dedicated to making fashion accessible to all.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

H&M's score of 24 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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H&M's reported carbon emissions

H&M, headquartered in Sweden (SE), has reported significant carbon emissions over the years. In 2014, the company emitted approximately 341,675,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,723,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 330,952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 324,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2013 emissions at about 356,374,000 kg CO2e, including 16,435,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 339,939,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. H&M has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company is part of the broader fashion industry's movement towards sustainability, which includes commitments to reduce carbon footprints and improve supply chain transparency. As of now, H&M's climate strategy appears to be evolving, with no specific science-based targets or pledges publicly available.

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Scope 1
17,543,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. H&M's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. H&M is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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H&M is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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