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Stella McCartney is a renowned British fashion designer and the eponymous brand known for its innovative approach to wearing apparel and furs. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has established a significant presence within the global fashion industry, with a focus on sustainable and ethically produced clothing and accessories. Founded in 2001, Stella McCartney has quickly risen to prominence, recognised for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and cruelty-free materials.
The brand’s core offerings include luxury ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories, distinguished by their modern design and environmentally conscious ethos. As a leader in sustainable fashion, Stella McCartney has earned notable accolades and a strong market position, setting industry standards for ethical innovation in high-end apparel and furs.
78
DitchCarbon score
+44 vs industry average
Stella Mccartney’s score of 78 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Apparel Production has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.215
20182025
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Stella Mccartney's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Stella McCartney reported total emissions of approximately 19.97 million kg CO2e. This includes about 308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 19.44 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The largest contributors to Scope 3 were purchased goods and services, accounting for about 14.00 million kg CO2e.
Stella McCartney has committed to significant climate action. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, based on a 2019 baseline. This long-term commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C pathway.
Near-term targets include a 75% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. The company also plans to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 57% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Stella McCartney targets a 46.2% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. By 2022, the company had reduced its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 76% compared to the 2019 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions had reduced by 22% against its restated 2019 baseline, indicating good progress towards its 2030 targets.
Stella McCartney's emissions data and reduction targets are self-reported.
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Stella Mccartney’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
46.2% reduction in scope 3 total
Stella McCartney further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track46.2%
2030
75% reduction in Scope 2
Stella McCartney commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
At risk75%
2040
Stella McCartney Ltd commits to reach net-zero greenhouse ga…
Stella McCartney Ltd commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
At risk0%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
Signed 2024See details
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société EuropéenneSee details
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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