- Difficult macroeconomic environment impacting consumer demand.
- Extended delivery times impacting customer proposition.
- Decarbonisation progress slower than desired.
- Supply chain decarbonisation requiring collaboration.
- Credit transferring challenges with Better Cotton Initiative.
- Brand engagement challenges with Better Cotton Initiative.
Boohoo Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Boohoo Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 515.0K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 12.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 6.5K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 496.2K 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
515.0K tCO2e (market-based)
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (purchased Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 12.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.5K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 496.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 515.0K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2023 | 781.1K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022-2023 | 781.1K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 782.3K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Market-based carbon footprint decreased by 34% since the previous reporting year (779,887 tCO2e to 514,591 tCO2e), largely due to a reduction in the quantity of materials purchased and the quantity of goods sold.
- Achieved a HIGG verification score of 19.6%, progressing from foundation level to progressive level.
- Diverted 276 tonnes of textile waste from landfill in the UK through partnerships.
- Mailer bags are made up of 80% recycled materials and recyclable.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operational emissions by 4.2% annually and value chain emissions by 7% annually relative to growth against a 2019 baseline by 2025.
- All polyester and cotton products to contain recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2025.
- Resale and/or end-of-life offers available across all brands by 2025.
- All customer garment packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon reductions across the value chain aligned with science-based targets equivalent to a 52% reduction in emissions relative to growth by 2030.
- All materials used in garments to be more sustainably sourced by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSupply Chain EthicsHuman RightsEmployee WelfareCommunity EngagementGovernance