Japan’s Fast Retailing secures fourth CDP A List for climate change

Fast Retailing has been recognized on the prestigious “A List” by CDP, the international nonprofit organization that runs a global environmental disclosure system, for its climate change and water security initiatives, as well as for its high level of transparency. The company earned an A List ranking in climate change for the fourth consecutive year, and in water security for the third time since 2022. Fast Retailing also received a B score in the Forests category, which evaluates corporate efforts to prevent deforestation and the conversion of natural ecosystems.

Fast Retailing’s Initiatives

Fast Retailing was included on CDP’s A List for climate change for the fourth consecutive year and water security for the third time since 2022, reflecting strong transparency.
In November 2025, it raised its supply-chain greenhouse gas reduction target to 30 per cent by 2030 from a FY2019 baseline, with SBTi approval, while continuing water risk assessments and forest protection efforts.

Fast Retailing promotes sustainability initiatives as an integral part of its business, centered on its “LifeWear” philosophy of creating high quality clothing that improves the lives of all people around the world. In the area of climate action, the company is strengthening its efforts aiming to achieve net-zero egreenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In November 2025, Fast Retailing announced that it would raise its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target* across the supply chain to 30% (against FY2019 baseline) from the previous target of 20%. This new target has also been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a science-based target (SBT), and is in line with the level of decarbonization required to achieve the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.

Commenting on the recognition, Yukihiro Nitta, Fast Retailing Group Executive Officer responsible for sustainability, said: “Fast Retailing is accelerating its transition toward a business model that eliminates waste by making, transporting, and selling only the products that customers truly need. Through this approach, we aim to achieve both global business growth and long-term sustainability. In addressing climate change–our highest-priority issue–we are further strengthening our initiatives, including raising our Scope 3 greenhouse gas reduction targets for 2030 in close collaboration with our production partners. We are also advancing water security initiatives by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing actions based on those findings. We believe our continued efforts to work alongside stakeholders, to pursue initiatives that meet globally expected standards, and to maintain highly transparent disclosure have all contributed to our inclusion on this year’s CDP A List.”