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Apparel Production
GB
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Stella Mccartney Sustainability Profile

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Stella McCartney, a renowned British luxury fashion brand, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2001 by the eponymous designer, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable fashion, championing ethical practices across the industry. With a focus on women's ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear, Stella McCartney is celebrated for its innovative use of eco-friendly materials and commitment to animal welfare, notably being a pioneer in vegan fashion. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with major retailers and a strong presence in global markets such as Europe, North America, and Asia. Stella McCartney's dedication to sustainability and style has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the luxury sector.

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78

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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.

32

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Stella Mccartney's score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stella Mccartney's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Stella McCartney Ltd reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25,146,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 25,460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 18,297,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 2,438,000 kg CO2e). Stella McCartney has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This long-term target includes a further reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 57% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Stella McCartney aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The emissions data and commitments are cascaded from Stella McCartney Ltd, which operates as a current subsidiary under the corporate family structure.

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201920222023
Scope 1
258,000
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000,000
Scope 2
981,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
39,482,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Stella Mccartney's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stella Mccartney's primary industry is Apparel Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Stella Mccartney'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 Stella Mccartney is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Stella Mccartney's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Stella Mccartney's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 18% last year and decreased by approximately 36% since 2019, 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 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
73%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Business Travel
5%
Capital Goods
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Franchises
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Stella Mccartney'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.

Stella Mccartney 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.

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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