Steve Madden
Steve Madden, officially known as Steve Madden Ltd., is a prominent American footwear and accessories brand headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a leader in the fashion industry, particularly in the design and marketing of stylish footwear, handbags, and accessories. With a focus on contemporary trends, Steve Madden offers a diverse range of products that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. The brand is renowned for its unique blend of edgy designs and affordability, making it a favourite among young adults. Over the years, Steve Madden has achieved significant milestones, including expansion into international markets and collaborations with various celebrities. Today, it holds a strong market position, recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to quality, solidifying its status as a go-to brand for trendy footwear and accessories.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Steve Madden'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Steve Madden's score of 50 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Steve Madden's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Steve Madden reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 572,191,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 944,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,941,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 571,247,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In the US, the company recorded Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 3,561,000 kg CO2e. Steve Madden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Steve Madden's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint, particularly in the context of the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,372,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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.
Steve Madden is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
