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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.

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50

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.

28

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.

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Steve Madden's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Steve Madden reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 572,191,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 944,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,941,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with a significant contribution of about 571,247,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% by the year 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with science-based targets, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector. Steve Madden's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, with a clear focus on reducing the carbon footprint associated with its supply chain. The company's targets are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
8,372,000
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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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Steve Madden's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Steve Madden is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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