Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Amazon committed to be net zero carbon by 2040 and to be using 100% renewable energy by 2030.
• Amazon aims to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles operating by 2030 – eventually saving 4m tonnes carbon emissions per year.
• Zalando pledged to cut carbon emissions in its own operations by 80% before 2025. Over the same time frame, its private label production would reduce emissions by 40% per €1m of gross profit, compared to 2018.

Social Achievements

• Amazon’s ‘Climate Pledge’ is an open call for other companies to follow suit and pledge to be net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040.
• Zalando became the first retailer to make it compulsory for those brands selling via its platform to measure their own sustainability. This new requirement will come into force in 2023.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Logistics disruptions due to Covid-19.
• Supply chain disruptions due to Covid-19.
• Lack of data on ecommerce markets, particularly in emerging economies.
• Trust deficit in ecommerce, especially for B2C goods.
• High cost of last-mile delivery in some regions.
• Government regulations and complexities around cross-border ecommerce (e.g., VAT, labeling, packaging, product safety).
• Data localisation policies that could hinder ecommerce growth.

Mitigation Strategies

• Amazon's investment in electric delivery vehicles.
• Improved logistics and delivery options (e.g., click and collect).
• Partnerships with local operators for postal delivery and commercial solutions.
• Collaboration with marketplace enablers to facilitate cross-border ecommerce.
• Development of new digital strategies by SMEs.
• Initiatives to increase digital literacy and infrastructure in emerging markets.
• Efforts to build trust through transparent operations and convenient delivery options.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Data Privacy
• Ethical Sourcing

Environmental Achievements

• Zalando reduced operational carbon emissions by 80% and carbon emissions from private label production by 40%
• Zalando uses 100% renewable electricity in its operations, resulting in a 64% decrease in emissions since 2017
• Germany aims to become carbon neutral by 2045

Social Achievements

• Zalando requires brands selling on its platform to use the Higg Brand & Retail Module to measure environmental and social impacts
• Zalando aims to generate 25% of gross merchandise volume (GMV) from sustainable products by 2023
• Rewe introduced an AI manifesto outlining ethical AI use and responsibilities for employees

Governance Achievements

• Germany's Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) initiated anti-competition proceedings against Amazon
• Germany was among the first countries to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic
• Slow rollout of vaccinations in Germany
• Concerns about Amazon's market dominance and anti-competitive practices

Mitigation Strategies

• Retailers invested in ecommerce infrastructure and digital transformation
• Government introduced measures to curb the spread of Covid-19
• Bundeskartellamt investigating Amazon's practices

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Zalando's sustainability requirements for brands

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Higg Brand & Retail Module

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Inclusivity
• Ethical Practices

Environmental Achievements

• 100% carbon neutral delivery solution (e-PAQ)

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Shortage of raw materials impacting production and sales
• Managing high return rates in e-commerce, particularly in fashion and apparel
• Balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness in supply chain management (e.g., local vs. regional hubs, air vs. ocean freight)

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in technology-driven solutions (e.g., AI) to understand customer needs
• Offering "try before you buy" services to reduce returns
• Improving product descriptions, photography, and sizing information to reduce returns
• Utilizing delivery and return subscription models for better cost management
• Partnering with logistics providers offering sustainable solutions (e.g., electric vehicles, carbon offsetting)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• e-PAQ (carbon-neutral delivery solution)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed