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Retail Trade Services
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Zale Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Zale Corporation, a prominent player in the retail jewellery industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1924, Zale has established itself as a trusted name in fine jewellery, offering a diverse range of products including engagement rings, necklaces, and watches. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Zale Corporation has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its brand portfolio to include well-known names like Zales, Jared, and Kay Jewelers. This strategic positioning has solidified its status as a leader in the jewellery sector, catering to a wide array of consumer preferences and occasions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Zale Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

58

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

Zale Corporation's score of 58 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zale Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Signet Jewelers Limited

Zale Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Signet Jewelers Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Zale Corporation's climate initiatives and targets are likely aligned with those of Signet Jewelers Limited. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for Zale Corporation itself. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that Zale may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy or reporting framework. Given the lack of direct emissions data, it is essential to monitor future disclosures from Zale Corporation and its parent company, Signet Jewelers Limited, for any updates on their climate commitments and performance.

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104,141,000
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Scope 3
5,156,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Zale Corporation's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Zale Corporation'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 Zale Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zale Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zale Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and increased by approximately 190% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 21% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
80%
Waste Generated in Operations
20%

Zale Corporation'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.

Zale Corporation 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
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