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Textile Manufacturing
US
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Kate Spade & Company Sustainability Profile

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Kate Spade & Company, a renowned American fashion brand, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in North America and Asia. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself in the luxury lifestyle industry, focusing on handbags, clothing, accessories, and home décor. Known for its playful designs and vibrant colours, Kate Spade's products stand out for their unique blend of sophistication and whimsy. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Coach, Inc. in 2017, which has further solidified its market position. With a commitment to quality and creativity, Kate Spade & Company continues to resonate with consumers seeking stylish yet functional products, making it a prominent name in the competitive fashion landscape.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Kate Spade & Company's score of 60 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kate Spade & Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Tapestry, Inc.

Kate Spade & Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Tapestry, Inc., which means that any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from its parent organisation. As part of its climate commitments, Kate Spade & Company aligns with initiatives from Tapestry, Inc., which includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Kate Spade & Company itself. The company is also involved in various sustainability initiatives, although detailed information on these efforts is not provided. As a subsidiary, Kate Spade & Company’s climate strategies and performance are influenced by Tapestry, Inc.'s overarching sustainability goals. In summary, while Kate Spade & Company is committed to climate action through its affiliation with Tapestry, Inc., specific emissions data and reduction targets remain unspecified at this time.

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Scope 2
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0,000,000
Scope 3
94,632,870
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0,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kate Spade & Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kate Spade & Company's primary industry is Textile Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kate Spade & Company'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 Kate Spade & Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kate Spade & Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kate Spade & Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 87% last year and increased by approximately 586% since 2017, 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 "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 9% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Employee Commuting
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Investments
2%
Business Travel
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Franchises
<1%

Kate Spade & Company'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.

Kate Spade & Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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