- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Challenges in sourcing preferred man-made cellulosic fibres.
- Limited textile waste collection and sorting technologies and infrastructure.
- Ensuring recycled fabrics maintain comparable quality to original fabrics.
Inditex Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Inditex Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.4K Kt CO₂ eq. By scope: Scope 1: 11.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 427.9K tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 15.2M tCO2e. 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
16.4K Kt CO₂ eq
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (own facilities)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.8M m3
2023
Waste
21.6M kg
2023
Energy Use
1.6M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 11.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 427.9K tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.2M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.4K Kt CO₂ eq |
| 2022 | 17.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 332.8K tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative energy consumption per square meter by 19% and per euro of sale by 40% compared to 2018.
- 100% of electricity consumed in own facilities from renewable sources since 2022.
- Reduced water consumption in own facilities by 1% compared to 2022.
- Reduced water consumption by 20% in the supply chain compared to 2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in supply chain by 25% by 2025.
- Use 100% preferred polyester and linen by 2025.
- Make Zara Pre-Owned available in all key markets by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by more than 50% (including scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2030 compared to 2018.
- Use only lower-impact textile raw materials by 2030.
- Source 40% of textile fibres from conventional recycling by 2030.
- Source 25% of raw materials from organic or regenerative farming by 2030.
- Protect, restore or regenerate 5 million hectares to improve biodiversity by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementBiodiversity and EcosystemsCircular Economy