Zalando SE
Zalando's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 11 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Zalando's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zalando amounted to 67,154 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Zalando decreased by 8.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Zalando's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zalando's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Zalando were 5,193 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zalando's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Zalando's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Zalando reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 884 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 61,961 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 60.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zalando's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Zalando 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Zalando use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Zalando reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Zalando reported 4,761,289 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Zalando includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Zalando's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Zalando's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Zalando reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,761,289 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 85.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Zalando reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Zalando's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 42.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Zalando's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Zalando 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Zalando disclose?
In 2023, Zalando reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Zalando's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Zalando's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,681,885 tCOâ‚‚e (77.82%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 649,735 tCOâ‚‚e (13.73%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 309,802 tCOâ‚‚e (6.55%)
Zalando's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Zalando's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Zalando reported a total carbon footprint of 4,828,443 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.61% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Zalando's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.28%.