H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB emissions and targets

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB emissions and targets | Carbon3

Research summary

What the public record says about this company's decarbonization.

Cached 10 Sept 2026

Summary

AI-generated from public sources

H&M targets net-zero emissions by 2040—ten years ahead of the sector average—while reporting a CDP Climate A score, 41% reduction in scopes 1+2, and 34.6% in scope 3 versus 2019, backed by SEK 2.8 billion in 2025 supply-chain investment. Regenerative cotton farming in India, 500 MW offshore wind for Bangladesh suppliers, low-emission viscose with Birla Cellulose, closed-loop polyester recycling via Worn Again Technologies, and coal-boiler phase-outs will collectively deliver over 345,000 mtCO2e annual reductions, supported by partnerships with Bestseller, DBS Bank, Apparel Impact Institute, and WWF that accelerate Scope 3 decarbonization and water stewardship. These insetting initiatives convert sustainability spend into revenue by generating $26 million in inset-credit monetization, $38 million in energy and material cost savings, and $63 million projected ROI from 5–7% product premiums and 15–20% yield gains, while $50 million in green financing and 91% sustainable materials strengthen brand positioning, ESG ratings, and resilience against EU CSRD and CBAM risks.

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Sections in the report

5 sections

Net Zero Commitment and Climate Targets
H&M has set a net-zero target by 2040, 10 years ahead of sector average, with CDP Climate score of A. Progress includes 41% reduction in scopes 1+2 and 34.6% in scope 3 emissions vs 2019 baseline, aligned with science-based targets.
Sustainable Materials Sourcing
Achieved 91% recycled or sustainably sourced materials in 2025, with 32% recycled content exceeding the 30% target, supporting circular economy and reduced virgin resource use.
Water Stewardship in Supply Chain
Reduced absolute freshwater use in wet processing garment suppliers (tiers 1 and 2) by 22.8% from 2022 baseline, surpassing the 10% 2025 target.
ESG Ratings and Governance
Covered by Sustainalytics and LSEG with strong ESG analysis; maintains leadership in sustainability indices including Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Supply Chain Labor and Social Initiatives
10-year Global Framework Agreement with IndustriALL and IF Metall protecting over 1 million workers; ongoing focus on fair wages and responsible purchasing.

Scope 1, direct	15,102<1%
Scope 2, purchased energy	26,553<1%
Scope 3, value chain	8,729,000100%
Total	8,770,655

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

How the reported footprint breaks down by scope and year.

How H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB compares with its industry peers on Scope 3.

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Reported emissions by year

FY2024

Scope 3 by category, 2024

What the SBTi listing says about the company's targets.

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Scope 3 position

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What the public record says about this company's decarbonization.

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