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Apparel Production
US
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Kate Spade, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Kate Spade, LLC, 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, specialising in handbags, clothing, accessories, and home décor. Kate Spade is celebrated for its playful designs, vibrant colours, and sophisticated yet whimsical aesthetic, which set it apart in a competitive market. Over the years, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Coach, Inc. in 2017, further solidifying its position in the luxury sector. With a commitment to quality and creativity, Kate Spade continues to resonate with consumers, making it a prominent name in contemporary fashion. Its unique blend of style and functionality has garnered a loyal following, ensuring its place as a leader in the industry.

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70

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

Kate Spade, LLC's score of 70 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

83%

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Kate Spade, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Tapestry, Inc.

Kate Spade, LLC, 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 influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of Tapestry, Inc., Kate Spade inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives from its parent company. While there are no specific reduction targets or achievements listed for Kate Spade, it is important to note that Tapestry, Inc. has established various climate initiatives, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and drive significant reductions in carbon emissions across their operations. As a subsidiary, Kate Spade aligns with Tapestry's broader sustainability goals, which include commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving overall environmental performance. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets for Kate Spade, the details of their individual climate commitments remain vague.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Kate Spade, LLC's Industry?

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

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

Kate Spade, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kate Spade, LLC'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, LLC'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, LLC 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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