- Complex global supply chain with challenges related to human rights, working conditions, and environmental protection.
- Fragmented market for sustainable fashion with limited product information accessibility for customers.
- Increasing CO2 emissions due to company growth.
- Need to improve transparency in the supply chain.
Zalando SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Zalando SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 209.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 183.4K 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
209.7K tCO2e/year
2017
Waste
17.7K tons/year
2017
Energy Use
84.4K MWh/year
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| 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). | 4.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 183.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched to 100% green energy in Germany from January 2018.
- Developed first climate protection strategy.
- Reduced material thickness of smallest cartons, saving approximately 3,000 tons of paper in 2017.
- Increased the percentage of shipping bags in total volume from 17% to 21% in 2017 compared to 2016.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve visibility and navigation for sustainable articles by 2018.
- Reduce CO2 emissions per order by 10% by 2020 (compared to 2017).
- Increase products from factories participating in the Factory Improvement Program to 25% by 2018.
- Achieve 20% employee participation in social engagement by 2020.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the selection of sustainable fashion in the online shop by 2020.
- Reduce CO2 emissions, water consumption, and waste production of suppliers by 10% by 2019.
- Ban critical heavy metals from the supply chain by 2020.
- Support at least five solutions that contribute to greater transparency in the fashion industry by 2020.
🔭 Long-term
- Become a leading online destination for sustainable fashion by 2020.
- Establish a feedback and performance culture that enables continuous employee development by 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EmployeesFashionEnvironmentSociety