Inditex
Inditex, officially known as Industria de Diseño Textil, is a global leader in the fashion retail industry, headquartered in Arteijo, Spain. Founded in 1985, the company has revolutionised the fast fashion model, primarily through its flagship brand, Zara, alongside other well-known labels such as Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Inditex operates over 7,000 stores worldwide, showcasing its commitment to innovative design and sustainability. The company is renowned for its unique supply chain management, enabling rapid product turnover and responsiveness to market trends. Inditex's notable achievements include being one of the largest fashion retailers globally, consistently ranking high in sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility. Its core offerings encompass a diverse range of apparel and accessories, appealing to a broad demographic while maintaining a focus on quality and style.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Inditex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Inditex's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Inditex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Inditex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,430,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,512,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 427,885,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 16,418,450,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, with a focus on substantial reductions in the coming years. Inditex has set ambitious targets to address its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. For the long term, Inditex has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. In its near-term strategy, Inditex plans to reduce overall Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 53% by FY2030, with specific targets of a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 51% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,986,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 486,957,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Inditex 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.
