River Island Clothing Co

River Island Clothing Co. Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 619.7 million kg CO2e in 2021. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 234,770 kg CO2e (from fugitive emissions and stationary combustion), Scope 2 emissions of approximately 383,620 kg CO2e (from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 619.7 million kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 include use of sold products (approximately 53.2 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 38 million kg CO2e).

Looking back to 2019, River Island reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 310,720 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7.35 million kg CO2e. No Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed for 2019.

River Island Clothing Co. Limited has robust climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040. For near-term targets, River Island commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to continue actively sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Furthermore, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2032 from a 2021 base year. For long-term targets, River Island commits to maintaining at least a 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission reduction from 2030 through 2040 from a 2019 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.