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Gap Inc

Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Employees
79,000
Ticker
GAP
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Gap Inc. is a global apparel retail company offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children. It operates through key segments including Gap Global, which provid...

Gap Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Gap Inc completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Gap Inc has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)202520242023
2022 - 2017
Total Scope 1
39,569a
36,164a
41,942a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
59,753a
85,094a
48,519a
Location-Based
210,902a
218,342a
247,085a
Total Scope 3
6,023,103a
5,554,243a
5,738,411a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.5751a
2.3972a
2.817a
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a. Gap Inc's Impact Report 2024
b. Gap Inc's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Gap Inc's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gap Inc amounted to 250,471 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gap Inc decreased by 1.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Gap Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+10%+51%-14%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Gap Inc's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gap Inc were 39,569 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Gap Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Gap Inc's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 56.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Gap Inc's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Gap Inc's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Gap Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 59,753 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 210,902 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Gap Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Gap Inc's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gap Inc's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Gap Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Gap Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Gap Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320242025065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Gap Inc's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Gap Inc reported 6,023,103 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Gap Inc includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Gap Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-6%0%-3%+8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Gap Inc's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Gap Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,023,103 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 42.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 57.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Gap Inc reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Gap Inc's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Gap Inc's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Gap Inc's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Gap Inc's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gap Inc disclose?

In 2025, Gap Inc reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Gap Inc's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Gap Inc's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 977,583 tCO₂e (50.8%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 526,578 tCO₂e (27.36%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 126,896 tCO₂e (6.59%)

Gap Inc's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(50.8%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(27.4%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(6.6%)

Insights into Gap Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Gap Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 39,569 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,366 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.58 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Gap Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MMohawk IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,967,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,837Scope 1 Intensity: 181.56 tCO2e/$MNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,242,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,480Scope 1 Intensity: 342.07 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MAritziaYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,611Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MTrentYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,975Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MFast RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MIndustria de Diseno TextilYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,256Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MWorkmanYear: 2024Scope 1: 523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 876Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MABC-MartYear: 2023Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MShimamuraYear: 2025Scope 1: 764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MLululemon AthleticaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,588Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2025Scope 1: 43,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,450Scope 1 Intensity: 4.59 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MJ Crew GroupYear: 2019Scope 1: 2,722 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,484Scope 1 Intensity: 1.10 tCO2e/$MCaleresYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MCarter'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,844Scope 1 Intensity: 2.51 tCO2e/$MAmerican Eagle OutfittersYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,302 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,329Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MTJX CompaniesYear: 2025Scope 1: 143,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,373Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MBurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$MGap IncYear: 2025Scope 1: 39,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,366Scope 1 Intensity: 2.58 tCO2e/$M

How does Gap Inc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Gap Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.78, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Gap Inc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Gap Inc ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Gap Inc is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Gap Inc's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Gap Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 6,273,574 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Gap Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.36%.a

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