- Industry-wide challenges in sourcing sustainable materials (administrative accuracy, material availability, higher prices)
- Difficulties in identifying safe sources of recycled cotton
- Limited supply of certified organic cotton
- Fraudulent schemes in organic cotton certification
- High demand and price surges for recycled polyester
- Need to develop solutions that recycle textile waste back into textiles
- Audit fatigue in the industry
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on business activity and data collection
- Lack of transparency on textile scraps from suppliers
- Gender-based violence and harassment incidents (often unreported)
C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.0M tCO2e/year (Global). By scope: Scope 1: 17.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 133.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.8M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.0M tCO2e/year (Global)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 17.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 133.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.0M tCO2e/year (Global) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased the share of recycled polyester from 5.3% to 15.7%
- Sourced 99% more sustainable cotton
- Sourced 77% of core materials more sustainably
- Reduced total emissions by 32% compared to 2019 (influenced by COVID-19)
- 79% of chemicals used are approved safe chemicals
- Collected 765 metric tons of used textiles through in-store We Take It Back program
- Collected 265 metric tons of used textiles through online take-back
- Launched Forever Denim collection made with Platinum level Cradle to Cradle Certified® denim fabric
- Reduced unsold seasonal merchandise by 28% compared to 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Scale workplace dialogue in key sourcing countries
- Complete transition to SLCP by end of 2022
- Roll out We Take It Back program across all European markets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
- Reduce blue water consumption by 50% in high water risk areas by 2030
- Source 100% of core materials more sustainably by 2028
- Source 100% sustainably sourced viscose by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Move towards a zero-waste future
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable MaterialsCircular EconomyWorker WellbeingSupply Chain ResponsibilityWater StewardshipWaste ReductionChemical ManagementAnimal WelfareGender EquityCustomer Engagement