Victoria's Secret, officially known as Victoria's Secret & Co., is a leading American lingerie and beauty retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, the brand has become synonymous with luxury lingerie, sleepwear, and beauty products, establishing a significant presence in North America and beyond. Renowned for its iconic fashion shows and high-profile marketing campaigns, Victoria's Secret has consistently set trends in the intimate apparel industry. The brand's core offerings include a diverse range of bras, panties, loungewear, and fragrances, distinguished by their quality, style, and innovative designs. With a strong market position, Victoria's Secret has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and a robust online presence, solidifying its status as a household name in women's fashion.
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In 2022, Victoria's Secret & Co. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,328,930,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16,126,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 59,446,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,232,933,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest being purchased goods and services at about 684,022,000 kg CO2e. Victoria's Secret has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to mitigating climate change. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve a similar 42% reduction in its absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments demonstrate Victoria's Secret's proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,942,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 64,273,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Victorias Secret has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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