- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and regulatory changes.
- High worker turnover and low productivity in the supply chain.
- Data breaches and consumer data vulnerability.
- Lack of social inclusion in marketing and product offerings.
- Challenges in collecting accurate waste data across all streams.
C&A Retail GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, C&A Retail GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e (market-based); 2986316 tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 12.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 37.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.9M 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
2.9M tCO2e (market-based); 2986316 tCO2e (location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
80% (own operations)
of total energy
Waste
13.6K tons (non-hazardous)
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). | 12.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.9M 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 | 2.9M tCO2e (market-based); 2986316 tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2022 | 4.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced single-use plastic volume by 36% compared to the 2019 baseline.
- 80% of core materials sourced more sustainably.
- 80% of electricity purchased for own operations was renewable.
- Increased share of approved safe chemicals by 7% against 2022.
- Expanded Cradle to Cradle Certified© range to include Babywear.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% more sustainable sourcing across core materials by 2028.
- Have 7 out of 10 products comply with a circularity principle by 2028.
- Eliminate 100% of single-use virgin plastics by 2028.
- Source 75% of core animal-based materials from certified sources by 2028.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangePollutionWater StewardshipSafer ChemicalsCircular EconomyResource UseHuman RightsWorker Well-beingConsumer ProtectionData PrivacySocial InclusionBusiness ConductSupplier RelationsAnti-corruptionAnimal Welfare