Inditex
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Inditex
Inditex is a Spanish multinational clothing company that designs, distributes, and retails apparel for men, women, and children under several brands, including Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home, and Uterqüe. It operates over 7,200 stores in 93 markets worldwide.
Positive signals
Inditex has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 90% compared to 2018 levels.
In 2021, Inditex's total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 43.6% compared to 2020, with Scope 2 emissions (mainly from purchased electricity) decreasing by 51.6%.
Inditex achieved a 97% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018, primarily through energy efficiency measures and increased use of renewable energy in its operations as of 2023.
In 2023, 68% of the raw materials used by Inditex were classified as 'preferred raw materials,' contributing to a 6% reduction in emissions associated with raw material extraction (Scope 3).
Concerns
Violations of workers' rights in Inditex's supply chain
HIGH
Source →Human rights abuses in Myanmar's factories linked to Inditex
HIGH
Source →Inditex's reliance on air freight increased transport-related carbon emissions by 10% in 2024, exposing the company to higher operational costs, regulatory risks, and supply chain disruptions.
HIGH
Source →While Inditex reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions, its Scope 3 emissions (including supply chain and logistics) rose by 28.2% in 2021, reaching 17,097.8 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
MEDIUM
Source →Inditex's transport-related CO2 emissions increased by 37% in 2023, reaching an all-time high, largely due to a shift towards more carbon-intensive air freight.
HIGH
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