H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
H & M Hennes & Mauritz's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of H & M Hennes & Mauritz amounted to 354,825 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz decreased by 9.02%, 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of H & M Hennes & Mauritz were 17,039 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 25.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that H & M Hennes & Mauritz's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,131 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 337,786 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 48.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported 6,813,000 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 2025 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 2024, 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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,813,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 69.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.78% 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 32.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does H & M Hennes & Mauritz disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to H & M Hennes & Mauritz's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,226,000 tCO₂e (62.03%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,948,000 tCO₂e (28.59%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 379,000 tCO₂e (5.56%)
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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,039 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 24,165 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.71 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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.71 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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz ranked 3 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 2025, H & M Hennes & Mauritz reported a total carbon footprint of 7,167,825 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.33% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to H & M Hennes & Mauritz's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.71%.a