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Prada

Prada S.p.A., a renowned luxury fashion house, is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Founded in 1913, the brand has established itself as a leader in the global fashion industry, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Prada is celebrated for its innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship, specialising in leather goods, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's unique approach to combining traditional techniques with modern aesthetics has garnered a loyal clientele and critical acclaim. Notable milestones include the introduction of the iconic nylon backpack in the 1980s, which revolutionised luxury fashion. Today, Prada is synonymous with sophistication and elegance, consistently ranking among the top luxury brands worldwide, thanks to its commitment to creativity and excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Prada'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.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Prada's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Prada's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Prada reported total carbon emissions of approximately 306,548,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,809,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 294,970,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Prada has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.4% by 2026, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2029 from the same base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Prada's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector, with a focus on significant emissions reductions in the near term.

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Scope 1
4,544,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
61,200,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prada's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Prada is headquartered in IT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Prada is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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