- Volatility in global context (wars, inflation, climate crisis).
- Patchwork approach to EU legislation presents short-term challenges.
- Data collection and verification challenges throughout the value chain.
- Lack of access to renewable energy sources in some production countries.
- Gaps in Lindex’s processes in relation to managing human rights.
- Lack of full transparency and traceability in global textile waste trade.
- Limited knowledge about the full extent of microplastic pollution.
- Challenges in addressing minimum wage levels in global textile value chains.
AB Lindex
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AB Lindex disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 101.0K tCO2e/year (excluding customer use phase). By scope: Scope 1: 139 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 94.0K 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
101.0K tCO2e/year (excluding customer use phase)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (own operations)
of total energy
📊 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). | 139 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 94.0K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 101.0K tCO2e/year (excluding customer use phase) |
| 2020 | 167.8K tCO2e/year (excluding consumer use) |
| 2017 | 23.3K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 50% in own operations compared to 2017 baseline (excluding offsetting).
- 42% of assortment contains at least 15% recycled content.
- Tier 1 suppliers producing 25% of Lindex garments converted 20-100% of electricity to renewable sources.
- Expanded kidswear recommerce to Finland.
- Long-term agreement with Infinited Fiber for Infinna™ fibre made from 100% post-consumer textile waste.
- Initiated commitment to regenerative cotton for 3 million garment pieces.
- Submitted revised climate targets to SBTi for validation.
- Total emissions (excluding user phase) down 21% compared to last year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025: 100% of Lindex’s materials recycled or sustainably sourced; 70% of products with at least 15% recycled content; entire assortment designed for longevity/circularity; all own stores with functioning collection systems; all paper/plastic packaging follows circular materials strategy; all business partners with water-intensive operations measure water use and set reduction goals; remove release of all hazardous and toxic substances from supply chain.
- By 2025: 80% of Lindex’s production volume from suppliers with total supply chain transparency; commitment to improving working conditions; actively working with a living wage program.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2026: 70% of all products include a minimum of 15% recycled content.
🔭 Long-term
- By 2030: 50% reduction of CO2 emissions in total value chain (2017 baseline); only use recycled cotton or cotton from regenerative sources.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empower WomenRespect the PlanetEnsure Human Rights