Zalando
Zalando SE, a leading European online fashion platform, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2008, Zalando has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the e-commerce industry, specialising in clothing, footwear, and accessories. With a strong presence across multiple European markets, the company offers an extensive range of products from renowned brands, catering to diverse customer preferences. Zalando distinguishes itself through its commitment to customer experience, providing free shipping and returns, as well as a user-friendly interface. The platform's innovative approach to fashion retail has garnered significant market share, making it a go-to destination for millions of shoppers. Notable achievements include its successful expansion into new markets and a robust logistics network, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the online fashion landscape.
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Zalando's score of 39 is higher than 91% 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. This figure includes 5,193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 884,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,761,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Zalando has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2025, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 34% in 2017 to 100% by 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from private label products, Zalando targets a 40% reduction per €m Gross Profit by 2025, using 2018 as the base year. Furthermore, Zalando aims for 90% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, packaging, and last-mile delivery partners, to have science-based targets by 2025. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Zalando's dedication to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,687,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,725,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,455,854,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
