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.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Inditex's reported carbon emissions
Inditex, a global apparel and fashion retailer headquartered in Spain, reported total emissions of approximately 13.5 billion kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Of this total, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 59.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 433.7 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, totalling approximately 13.48 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 3.25 billion kg CO2e).
For 2025, Inditex reported total emissions of approximately 12.67 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 58.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12.61 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing approximately 6.13 billion kg CO2e and the use of sold products approximately 2.91 billion kg CO2e.
Inditex is committed to ambitious climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, which is a decade earlier than previously planned. This long-term goal is supported by near-term Science-Based Targets (SBTs), approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Specifically, Inditex aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Furthermore, Inditex has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. More detailed SBTi targets indicate a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 51% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year. For the long term, Inditex aims to maintain at least 95% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from FY2030 through FY2040 and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2040, both from a FY2018 base year. The company also has a broader commitment to reduce total emissions by 53% by 2030.
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Inditex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
95% reduction in Scope 2
Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 95% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
2030
95% reduction in Scope 1
Inditex commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 95% by FY2030 from a FY2018 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Inditex also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2040 from a FY2018 base year.
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