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Goals and ambition

At H&M Group, we consider the needs of present and future generations, and conduct our business in a way that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. This is why we set clear ambitions and bold goals.

Key goals

Our sustainability goals are based, where possible, on the latest science, best practice and knowledge. Collaboration is key and working together will help us achieve these ambitions faster than we could alone. Below is a list of some of our goals and our progress. More detailed information can be found in our Sustainability Progress Report.

Climate

  • 2030: Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 56% against a 2019 baseline.*
    Progress 2024: 41 % reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions and 24% reduction in scope 3 emissions.
  • 2040: Achieve net-zero by reducing absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by least 90% against a 2019 baseline, and balance out any remaining emissions with permanent carbon removals.*

* Both goals have been verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative.

Materials and resources

  • 2025: 30% of materials sourced for commercial goods to be certified recycled.
    Progress 2024: 29.5%.
  • 2030: 100% of materials sourced for commercial goods to be either recycled or sustainably sourced.
    Progress 2024: 89%.

Packaging

  • 2025: 25% reduction in plastic packaging against a 2018 baseline.
    Progress 2024: 54%.
  • 2030: Make 100% of packaging from recycled or sustainably sourced materials, with a preference for post-consumer recycled materials.
    Progress 2024: 84%.

Chemicals

  • 2030: 100% of chemical inputs in tier 1 and 2 production factories comply with ZDHC’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List.
    Progress 2024: 97%.

Water

  • 2025: Reduce absolute total freshwater use in tier 1 and 2 production factories by 10 % against a 2022 baseline.
    Progress 2024: 9.5%

Fair and equal

Our ambition is to respect human rights across our value chain.

  • Annual increase in % of supervisors in our tier 1 production supply chain that are female.
    Progress: 2024 – 25%, 2023 – 27%, 2022 – 27%, 2021 – 28%, 2020 – 24%.
  • Annual increase in % of worker representatives in our tier 1 production supply chain that are female.
    Progress: 2024 – 65%, 2023 – 63%, 2022 – 63%, 2021 – 62%, 2020 – 59%.

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