Zozo, Inc., commonly referred to as Zozo, is a prominent Japanese e-commerce company headquartered in Chiba, Japan. Founded in 1998, Zozo has established itself as a leader in the online fashion retail industry, primarily focusing on apparel and accessories. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to custom clothing, particularly through its unique ZOZOSUIT technology, which allows customers to create perfectly fitted garments. With a strong presence in Japan and expanding operations in various international markets, Zozo has achieved significant milestones, including its successful IPO in 2018. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, positioning itself as a go-to destination for fashion enthusiasts seeking personalised shopping experiences. Through its cutting-edge technology and extensive product range, Zozo continues to redefine the landscape of online fashion retail.
How does Zozo'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.
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.
Zozo's score of 64 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, ZOZO, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 206,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 34,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 716,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and about 205,781,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050. For near-term targets, ZOZO, Inc. has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. ZOZO also plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.13% to 100% by FY2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to meet the requirements for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from ZOZO, Inc., which operates as a current subsidiary within its corporate family.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 34,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 237,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 225,971,000 | 000,000,000 |
Zozo's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2023, 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 "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 39% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Zozo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


Common questions about Zozo's sustainability data and climate commitments