Zalando SE
Zalando's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Zalando 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).
Zalando has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zalando's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zalando amounted to 127,532.8 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 Zalando increased by 89.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Zalando's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zalando's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zalando were 10,928 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 91.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zalando's Scope 1 emissions increased by 110.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Zalando's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Zalando reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,632.7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 116,604.8 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 202.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zalando's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 88.19% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Zalando use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Zalando reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Zalando's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Zalando's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Zalando reported 7,948,387.4 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 Zalando includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Zalando's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zalando's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Zalando reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,948,387.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 138.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2023), Zalando's Scope 3 emissions increased by 66.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zalando disclose?
In 2024, Zalando reported emissions for 15 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 Zalando's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Zalando's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,314,445.6 tCO₂e (79.85%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 772,486 tCO₂e (9.77%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 618,189 tCO₂e (7.82%)
Zalando's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zalando’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Zalando reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,928 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,002 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Zalando's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Zalando's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Zalando reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.22 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Zalando rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Zalando ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Zalando among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Zalando's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Zalando reported a total carbon footprint of 8,075,920.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 67.26% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Zalando's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.42% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.44%. a