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Retail Trade Services
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Zara Sverige AB Sustainability Profile

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Zara Sverige AB, a prominent player in the fast fashion industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1974, Zara has established itself as a leader in the retail sector, known for its innovative approach to clothing design and distribution. The company offers a diverse range of products, including women's, men's, and children's apparel, as well as accessories, all characterised by their contemporary style and affordability. Zara's unique business model allows for rapid turnaround times, enabling the brand to respond swiftly to changing fashion trends. This agility has solidified its market position, making it a go-to destination for fashion-conscious consumers. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, Zara continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking retailer in the global fashion landscape.

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86

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

Zara Sverige AB's score of 86 is higher than 93% 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 Sverige AB's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.

Zara Sverige AB 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 climate commitments or emissions data would be cascaded from this parent organisation. Zara Sverige AB is aligned with the climate initiatives of Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A., which has set various reduction targets and commitments. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Zara Sverige AB itself have not been disclosed. The parent company is involved in several industry-standard initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, which aim to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints across its operations. As a subsidiary, Zara Sverige AB's climate commitments are likely influenced by the overarching strategies and goals established by Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. This includes a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, although specific details regarding these efforts have not been provided for Zara Sverige AB. In summary, while Zara Sverige AB does not report its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is part of a larger corporate structure that is actively engaged in climate commitments through its parent company, Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.

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Scope 2
666,188,000
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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 Sverige AB's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Zara Sverige AB'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 Sverige AB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Zara Sverige AB's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Zara Sverige AB'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%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
19%
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%

Zara Sverige AB'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 Sverige AB 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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