Hermès International is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1837, headquartered in Paris.
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Hermès reports strong operational emissions reductions and renewable energy adoption, but absolute Scope 3 emissions rose 14% in 2024 despite intensity-based targets that mask the increase. Unresolved animal welfare controversies from crocodile farming operations across multiple countries remain the most serious red flag, with ongoing PETA investigations documenting poor conditions.
Hermès International scores 48/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Hermès International joint 198th of 847 companies scored, and joint 11th of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where Hermès International sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Hermès International is tied =11th of 41, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Total absolute emissions rose from 665.8Kt (2023) to 747.8Kt (2024), driven by 14% increase in absolute Scope 3 (643.8Kt to 731.9Kt).
However, owns crocodile farms in Australia, Zimbabwe and sources from Texas.
Only 9 sites in water-stressed areas.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (4/10, 5/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Hermès International.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
7 of 12 sources are independent of the company.
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Hermès International is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1837, headquartered in Paris. The company manufactures leather goods, ready-to-wear, jewelry, and accessories across 75 manufacturing sites employing 25,000 people. As a heritage luxury brand, it competes in the durable apparel segment with emphasis on craftsmanship and product longevity rather than volume production.
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