Abercrombie & Fitch discloses operational emissions transparently but has no Scope 3 target despite it representing 92% of its footprint. Renewable energy covers only headquarters and two distribution centres, leaving 700+ stores on grid power. The fast-fashion model—high-volume production with 65-70% conventional materials—structurally contradicts its limited decarbonisation commitments.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 3/10).
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Among the 17 major apparel (fast fashion) brands we've scored, Abercrombie & Fitch is tied =5th of 17, with 3 others.
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Abercrombie & Fitch is an American fast-fashion retailer founded in 1892, headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. It operates approximately 700 retail stores globally and employs 6,900 people. The company designs and sells casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for teenagers and young adults, competing in the mid-market fast-fashion segment.
Direct fast-fashion peer with similar scale; different decarbonisation trajectory and supply chain governance.
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