Hermes
Hermès International SCA, commonly known as Hermès, is a prestigious French luxury goods manufacturer headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1837, the brand has established itself as a leader in the luxury industry, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Hermès operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, catering to a discerning clientele. The company is celebrated for its core products, including leather goods, silk scarves, and ready-to-wear fashion, each distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and quality. Notable achievements include the iconic Birkin and Kelly bags, which have become symbols of luxury and exclusivity. With a commitment to heritage and innovation, Hermès continues to maintain its esteemed market position, embodying the essence of luxury craftsmanship.
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Hermes's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hermès reported total carbon emissions of approximately 665,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,200,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 643,800,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to addressing climate change within the luxury goods sector. Hermès has set ambitious climate targets through the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 58.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million euros of value added over the same period. To support these goals, Hermès plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 69% in 2018 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this commitment through 2030. These initiatives underscore Hermès's long-term commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate action efforts and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable practices within the textiles and luxury goods industry.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 22,100,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 578,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Hermes 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.
