Hermès International scores 48/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Hermès International joint 118th of 596 companies scored, and joint 11th of 36 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
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.
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Where Hermès International sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 36 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Hermès International is tied =11th of 36, with 1 other.
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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.
Sector peer with similar luxury positioning and exotic leather supply chain exposure under scrutiny
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