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Inditex Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Inditex's score of 86 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

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Inditex's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Inditex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,489,674,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 59,572,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,340,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 13,427,762,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, Inditex is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Inditex has pledged to reduce these by at least 51% by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2040. These targets have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with global climate goals. Inditex's strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions from both direct operations and the broader supply chain.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
21,347,000
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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
666,188,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
709,410,000
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-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Inditex's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Inditex's primary industry is Apparel Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Inditex's Location?

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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. This request for Inditex is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Inditex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Inditex's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
19%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Franchises
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Inditex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Inditex has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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