Zalando
Zalando SE, a leading European online fashion retailer, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2008, Zalando has rapidly expanded its operations across major European markets, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The company primarily operates in the e-commerce industry, specialising in a diverse range of fashion products, from clothing and footwear to accessories. Zalando distinguishes itself through its extensive selection of over 2,500 brands, offering customers a unique shopping experience with a focus on convenience and style. Notable achievements include its status as one of the largest online fashion platforms in Europe, consistently recognised for its innovative approach to customer service and logistics. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, Zalando continues to shape the future of online retail in the fashion sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Zalando's score of 48 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zalando's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zalando reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,767,366,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 5,274,302,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,193,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 884,000 kg CO2e, and a significant majority from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 4,761,289,000 kg CO2e. Zalando has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, up from 34% in 2017. For Scope 3 emissions, Zalando targets a 40% reduction per €1 million gross profit from private label products by 2025, based on 2018 figures. Furthermore, the company aims for 90% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, packaging, and last-mile delivery partners, to have science-based targets by 2025. Looking towards the future, Zalando has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Zalando's commitment to sustainability in the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,776,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 566,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,267,960,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Zalando is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
