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Inditex, officially known as Industria de Diseño Textil, is a leading global player in the wearing apparel and furs industry, headquartered in Arteijo, Spain. Founded in 1985, the company has revolutionised fast fashion through its flagship brand, Zara, alongside other well-known labels such as Massimo Dutti and Pull&Bear. Inditex operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, showcasing a diverse portfolio that includes clothing, accessories, and footwear.
Renowned for its unique business model, Inditex emphasises rapid product turnover and a keen understanding of consumer trends, allowing it to deliver fresh styles to market swiftly. With a strong market position, Inditex has achieved notable milestones, including a commitment to sustainability and innovation in supply chain management, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the fashion industry.
95
DitchCarbon score
+61 vs industry average
Inditex’s score of 95 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.215
20182025
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Inditex's reported carbon emissions
Inditex, a Spanish wearing apparel and furs company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.67 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 58.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 12.61 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
The company has set ambitious climate commitments. Inditex aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. In the near term, Inditex commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 53% by FY2030, using FY2018 as a baseline. Within this, the company targets a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. Furthermore, Inditex has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from specific categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, by 51% within the same timeframe (FY2018 to FY2030). These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Inditex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
95% reduction in Scope 2
Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
On track95%
2030
95% reduction in Scope 1
Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 95% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
Behind target95%
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Inditex also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy- related activities, upstr…
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inditex’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Inditex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.67 billion kg CO2e. The largest portion, nearly all of its footprint, stems from Scope 3 emissions, totaling around 12.61 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 58.2 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were about 1 million kg CO2e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of Inditex's value chain on its overall carbon footprint, a critical consideration for its sustainability strategy in the wearing apparel and furs industry.
Data year: 2025
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