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Zara España, S.A.U. Sustainability Profile

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Zara España, S.A.U., a prominent player in the global fashion industry, is headquartered in Arteijo, Spain. Founded in 1974, Zara has established itself as a leader in fast fashion, offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the brand is renowned for its ability to swiftly translate runway trends into accessible styles. Zara's unique business model emphasises rapid inventory turnover and a keen understanding of consumer preferences, allowing it to deliver fresh collections frequently. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into international markets and a commitment to sustainability. As part of the Inditex Group, Zara continues to hold a formidable position in the retail sector, celebrated for its innovative approach and dedication to quality.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Zara España, S.A.U.'s score of 83 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zara España, S.A.U.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.

Zara España, S.A.U. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A., which means that any relevant emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Zara España, S.A.U. is aligned with various climate initiatives through its parent company, Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the fashion industry. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Zara España, S.A.U. have not been disclosed. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Zara España, S.A.U. is expected to adhere to the broader climate strategies set forth by its parent company, which may include ambitious goals for reducing emissions across all scopes, although detailed targets are not specified in the available data.

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Scope 1
21,347,000
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Scope 2
666,188,000
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00,000,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
709,410,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Zara España, S.A.U.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zara España, S.A.U.'s primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Zara España, S.A.U.'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 Zara España, S.A.U. is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zara España, S.A.U.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zara España, S.A.U.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased significantly since 2014, 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 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Franchises
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Zara España, S.A.U.'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.

Zara España, S.A.U. 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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