H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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).
H & M Hennes & Mauritz has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of H & M Hennes & Mauritz amounted to 379,795 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of H & M Hennes & Mauritz decreased by 3.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of H & M Hennes & Mauritz were 15,102 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has H & M Hennes & Mauritz reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,553 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 364,693 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has H & M Hennes & Mauritz reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 44.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that H & M Hennes & Mauritz's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does H & M Hennes & Mauritz use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported 8,729,000 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 2024 disclosure of H & M Hennes & Mauritz includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,729,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 78.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has H & M Hennes & Mauritz reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 24.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that H & M Hennes & Mauritz's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does H & M Hennes & Mauritz disclose?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,337,000 tCO₂e (72.6%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,774,000 tCO₂e (20.32%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 405,000 tCO₂e (4.64%)
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into H & M Hennes & Mauritz’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,102 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,516 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.28, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does H & M Hennes & Mauritz rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported a total carbon footprint of 9,108,795 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.42% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to H & M Hennes & Mauritz's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4%.a