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Retail Trade Services
JP
updated 2 months ago

UNIQLO Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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UNIQLO Co., Ltd., a leading global apparel retailer, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1984, UNIQLO has established itself as a key player in the fast fashion industry, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative clothing lines, including its signature HEATTECH and AIRism technologies, which offer comfort and functionality. UNIQLO's commitment to high-quality, affordable basics has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning it as a market leader in casual wear. Notable achievements include its expansion into international markets and collaborations with renowned designers, further enhancing its brand appeal. With a focus on sustainability and customer-centric design, UNIQLO continues to redefine modern fashion while maintaining its core values of simplicity and quality.

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83

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

91%

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UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

UNIQLO Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, UNIQLO inherits reduction initiatives and targets from its parent company, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available at this time. This lack of data suggests that UNIQLO may still be in the process of establishing its own distinct climate commitments or may rely on the overarching strategies set by Fast Retailing. In the context of the apparel industry, companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their carbon footprints and setting science-based targets. UNIQLO's alignment with Fast Retailing's initiatives may indicate a commitment to sustainability, although specific details on emissions reductions or targets are currently not disclosed.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
12,295,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
298,566,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
5,730,400,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s Location?

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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 UNIQLO Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
70%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
15%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Franchises
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

UNIQLO Co., Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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