dariast/Climate-Promise-Constraint-Topics huggingface dataset:
Source:  Ralph Lauren Corporation 2023 Global Citizenship and Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Economic, social and environmental disruptions continued in FY23, and supply chain engagement remained a critical strategy to ensure greater resiliency and sustained commitments to responsible sourcing.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
These Forward-Looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such Forward-Looking Statements.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
This highlights risks and uncertainties can impede forward looking goals.
Source:  Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) 2021 Plan a Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
When targets are not in place, there is a risk that the performance against the indicators will plateau or decline.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
For multiple indicators in our scope, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and packaging recyclability, we found that performance is only gauged annually during the year end reporting process.
Source:  Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
There is a risk of inconsistently reporting data year-on-year and it may not be possible to report data in cases where the data owner is unavailable.
Source:  Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Working with these suppliers has made it clear that one of the biggest challenges torapid decarbonisation lies in emissions data, which is not yet sufficiently detailed orautomated, and does not allow us to trackour progress in reduction.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
One of the biggest challenges in reducing Scope 3 emissions lies in having access to supplier-specific emissions data and finding a way to aggregate emissions data across complex supply chains.
Source:  Mekonomen AB 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
In 2023, MEKO has found it dicult to obtain comprehensive data from the Groups business areas and data for Finland is missing in the presentation on the following pages.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Operational Obstacles
Due to a lack of regulatory guidance in many respects, MEKO has found that some parts of the Taxonomy are open to broad interpretation and has deemed it necessary to apply certain internal trade-os.
Source:  Metro Inc (Canada) 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
These forward-looking statements do not provide any guarantees as to the future performance of the Corporation and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to differ significantly.
Source:  Metro Inc (Canada) 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Recognizing the potential limitations in our current decarbonization plans ability to meet our target, we have conducted a thorough reassessment and developed a more robust plan.
Source:  Migros Ticaret AS 2022 Integrated Annual Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
As the transition to a low-carbon economy in line with Trkiyes avowed goals and commitments to international agreements may entail the introduction of a carbon tax, Migros is necessarily taking such risks into account.
Source:  Miniso Group Holding Limited 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Parts of this report that are forward-looking may be subject to uncertainties,causing material difference from actual results.
Source:  Mobilezone Holding AG 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Lack of transparency in relation to our sustainability reporting entails the risk of not meeting the stakeholders expectations.
Source:  National Vision Holdings Inc 2021 Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual future results (including the achievement of our targets, goals or commitments) to differ materially from those projected or implied in forward-looking statements.
Source:  Neiman Marcus Holding Company Inc 2021 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Statements contained in this document are aspirational and relate to the manner in which the Company currently intends to conduct certain of its activities, based on managements current plans and expectations.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements.
Source:  Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) 2020 Plan a Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
As we emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, the priority is to confirm Group-level governance and sign-off on targets.
Source:  Marks and Spencer Group PLC (M&S) 2021 Plan a Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
We found that not all data owners have their data collation and calculation processes documented.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
There is a risk that data is not reported consistently year-on-year and that it may not be possible to report data in cases where the data owner is unavailable.
Source:  Mobilezone Holding AG 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Human Capital
The increasing regulatory requirements call for additional expertise, which must either be built up internally or provided by external partners.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
These circumstances can affect all business areas and have direct impacts on operational activities.
Source:  National Vision Holdings Inc 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Like all businesses, National Vision may be affected by policy and market shifts to a lower-carbon economy, and by ongoing climate-related impacts such as extreme weather and longer-term changes in climate conditions.
Source:  Neiman Marcus Holding Company Inc 2021 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
These statements are not promises, guarantees, or statements on which you should rely with respect to the Companys conduct or policies, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, some of which may be material and/or beyond the Companys control.
Source:  George Weston Limited 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Many forward-looking methodologies are new and evolving, and there is limited guidance from methodology providers on the calculation or comparability of these measures.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Companys and its operating businesses ability to meet their greenhouse gas reductions targets; the availability, accessibility and suitability of comprehensive and high-quality data; the need for active and continued participation of the Companys stakeholders; the development of consistent, robust and comparable ESG metrics and methodologies, in particular in respect of climate change; the development and deployment of new technologies and industry-specific solutions; international cooperation; the development of provincial, national and international laws, policies and regulations in respect of ESG matters; and the factors discussed in the Companys current Annual Information Form and most recent MD&A.
Source:  George Weston Limited 2023 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
In particular, uncertainty around future climate-related policy can contribute to greater variation in transition pathway models.
Source:  Gap Inc 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Given the inherent uncertainty in predicting and modeling future conditions, caution should be exercised when interpreting the information provided in this report.
Source:  Choice Properties REIT 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
A number of additional factors, including improvements to the coverage, quality, and availability of the Trusts data and methodologies, may also necessitate changes to the Trusts 2019 baseline or net-zero targets.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
The Trusts ability to achieve its ESG goals is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Trusts control, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information and may require the Trust to adjust its ESG initiatives, activities or plans to reflect a changing landscape.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Trusts ability to meet its GHG reductions targets; the availability, accessibility and suitability of comprehensive and high-quality data; the need for active and continued participation of the Trusts stakeholders; the development of consistent, robust and comparable ESG metrics and methodologies, in particular in respect of climate change; the development and deployment of new technologies and industry-specific solutions; international cooperation; the development of provincial, national and international laws, policies and regulations in respect of ESG matters; and additional factors and risks discussed in the Trusts current Annual Information Form and 2022 Annual Report to Unitholders.
Source:  Choice Properties REIT 2023 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Trusts ability to meet its GHG reductions targets; the availability, accessibility and suitability of comprehensive and high-quality data; the need for active and continued participation of the Trusts stakeholders; the development of consistent, robust and comparable ESG metrics and methodologies, in particular in respect of climate change; the development and deployment of new technologies and industry-specific solutions; international cooperation; the development of provincial, national and international laws, policies and regulations in respect of ESG matters; and additional factors and risks discussed in the Trusts current Annual Information Form and 2023 Annual Report to Unitholders.
Source:  Grocery Outlet Holding Corp 2023 Impact Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
This report contains 'forward-looking statements' that reflect our current views about future events and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements.
Source:  Guess Inc 20222023 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges businesses have faced, we have yet to meet this goal entirely.
Source:  HelloFresh SE 2021 Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Our work on reducing the amount of food waste sent to landfill was more challenging due to COVID-19 disruptions, however the strong measures we had in place helped us avoid any significant pandemic-related surges.
Source:  HelloFresh SE 2022 Nonfinancial Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
While these activities are not within our direct control, we still hold ourselves accountable and look for ways to reduce the emissions generated from these Scope 3 sources.
Source:  HelloFresh SE 2023 Nonfinancial Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
The practical implementation of the EU-Taxonomy reporting requirements remains challenging, primarily driven by: Difficulties experienced by various agents across the value chain to provide, in an auditable manner, if at all, the necessary information required to comply with the SC and the DNSH criteria
Source:  Hennes and Mauritz AB (H&M) 2021 Sustainability Disclosure.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
100% ZDHC MRSL compliance is proving challenging due to the variety and complexity of our supply chain.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Due to this, we did not achieve our goal of 100% compliance by 2020 and continue to work towards full MRSL compliance.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Our garment collecting initiative was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic for part of the year in 2020 and for the full year in 2021.The sixth report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that human-induced climate change already affects every inhabited region across the globe.
Source:  Hennes and Mauritz AB (H&M) 2022 Sustainability Disclosure.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
and evolving data tools are complex and perfect data does not seem to be definable nor achievable before the 2030 deadline to reach the Paris Agreements targets.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
At present, there are no harmonised rules or guidelines for greenwashing accusations.
Source:  Hily Holding PJSC 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
However, certain statements may be forward-looking.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
These are based on certain assumptions using currently available information which is subject to a continuously changing environment and emerging new risks.
Source:  Home Depot Inc 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles, Geopolitical Conditions, Economic Restrictions, Other Impacts
These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, our goals, commitments and programs, and projections of future results, including our ability to meet our goals; the impact on our business, operations and financial results of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related recovery; our business plans, strategies, initiatives and objectives and their expected execution and impact; management of relationships with our associates, potential associates, suppliers and service providers; cost and availability of labor; costs of fuel and other energy sources; international trade disputes, natural disasters, climate change, public health issues (including pandemics and quarantines, related shut-downs and other governmental orders, and similar restrictions, as well as subsequent re-openings), cybersecurity events, military conflicts or acts of war, and other business interruptions that could disrupt operation of our facilities, our ability to operate or access communications, financial or banking systems, or supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Companys products or services; the impact of regulatory changes; the impact of acquired companies on our organization; and our assumptions, expectations and projections regarding any of the foregoing.
Source:  Home Depot Inc 2023 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, our goals, commitments and programs, and projections of future results, including our ability to meet our goals; our business plans, strategies, initiatives and objectives and their expected execution and impact; management of relationships with our associates, potential associates, suppliers and service providers; cost and availability of labor; costs of fuel and other energy sources; events that could disrupt our business, supply chain, technology infrastructure, or demand for our products and services, such as international trade disputes, natural disasters, climate change, public health issues, cybersecurity events, geopolitical conflicts, military conflicts or acts of war; our ability to maintain a safe and secure store environment; the impact of regulatory changes; the impact of acquired companies on our organization; and our assumptions, expectations and projections regarding any of the foregoing.
Source:  Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
In FY22, we mapped our latest available recycled and renewable share figures to the key challenges we face in meeting our 2030 ambition.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Through this exercise, it's become clear that meeting our ambition will not be feasible for certain materials.
Source:  Italtile Limited 2023 Integrated Annual Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions
The general context in which we operate impacts on our ability to achieve our strategic goal to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Source:  JB HiFi Limited 2021 Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Operational Obstacles
Looking back on the year, the challenges associated with COVID-19 continued as both a health crisis and a source of economic disruption that have impacted our day to day lives and, at times, our business operations.
Source:  Jardine Cycle and Carriage Ltd 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
This can affect the ability to draw meaningful comparison of the Companys greenhouse gas emissions over time.
Source:  Jont Retailing Co Ltd 2020 Sustainability Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
COVID-19 caused supply chain disruptions and the need for establishment of a sustainable supply chain is increasing further.
Source:  Jont Retailing Co Ltd 2021 Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Forward-looking statements in this report represent our assumptions based on information currently available to us and inherently involve potential risks, uncertainties and other factors.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Therefore, actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated herein due to changes in various factors.
Source:  Electra Consumer Products 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic presented complex challenges both at operational as well as at strategic levels.
Source:  ElkDESA Resources Berhad 2024 Sustainability Statement.pdf (2024)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
At the same time, businesses navigated through a dynamically changing business environment, marked by shifts in...
Source:  Etsy Inc 2022 Integrated Annual Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Geopolitical Conditions, Market Risks
the global macroeconomic uncertainty and volatility, including additional or unforeseen impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and general market, political, economic, and business conditions may have on our business, strategy, operating results, key metrics, financial condition, profitability, and cash flows; and uncertainty regarding and changes in overall levels of consumer spending and e-commerce generally.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this Annual Report may not occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Geopolitical Conditions, Economic Restrictions
In addition, the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and general market, political, economic, and business conditions may amplify many of these risks.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
We are subject to risks related to our environmental, social, and governance activities and disclosures.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
The implementation of our Impact strategy, including our Impact investing strategy and other initiatives intended to help us meet our Impact goals, requires considerable investments, and our goals, with all of their contingencies, dependencies, and in certain cases, reliance on third-party verification and/or performance, are complex and ambitious, and we cannot guarantee that we will achieve them.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Operational Obstacles
We may not have the resources or scale to effectively adapt to and comply with any changes to these regulatory regimes which may limit our ability to take advantage of the protections these regimes offer.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
There are no comparable recent events that provide insights on the probable effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent Macroeconomic Conditions, and, as a result, the ultimate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the Macroeconomic Conditions are highly uncertain and subject to change.
Source:  Europris ASA 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
While refraining from misleading or false information goes without saying, sustainability and social responsibility are complicated areas where it is difficult to navigate and easy to make mistakes.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
Lack of internal processes and policies related to climate- related impacts and biodiversityLack of policies to counter deforestation and biodiversity loss may lead to selecting suppliers with harmful operationsLack of internal resources to meet new legal requirements may lead to a risk of non- compliancePhysical climate-related risks, such as the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, could have a negative effect on the Europris value chain.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Examples of this include disruption in the transportation of goods, access to raw materials and the urgency for Europris to adapt to circular business models.
Source:  CP All PCL 2020 Sustainability Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
It is a challenge to maintain the balance between business growth and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Source:  Childrens Place Inc 2020 ESG Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
Included among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of the Companys business and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which may be affected by changes in economic conditions, the risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business or the economy in general (including decreased customer traffic, schools adopting remote and hybrid learning models, closures of businesses and other activities causing decreased demand for our products and negative impacts on our customers spending patterns due to decreased income or actual or perceived wealth, and the impact of the CARES Act and other legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and any changes to the CARES Act or such other legislation), the risk that the Companys strategic initiatives to increase sales and margin are delayed or do not result in anticipated improvements, the risk of delays, interruptions and disruptions in the Companys global supply chain, including resulting from COVID-19 or other disease outbreaks, or foreign sources of supply in less developed countries, more politically unstable countries, or countries where vendors fail to comply with industry standards or ethical business practices, including the use of forced, indentured or child labor, the risk that the cost of raw materials or energy prices will increase beyond current expectations or that the Company is unable to offset cost increases through value engineering or price increases, various types of litigation, including class action litigations brought under consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws and regulations, the imposition of regulations affecting the importation of foreign-produced merchandise, including duties and tariffs, and the uncertainty of weather patterns.
Source:  Childrens Place Inc 2021 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
Though we are more than halfway to our 2030 goal, scope 3 GHG emission reductions are a challenge given the lower levels of control we have over third-party vendors and customers.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
Included among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially are the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in gauging fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, the risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of the Companys business and its dependence on consumer spending patterns, which may be affected by changes in economic conditions, the risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business or the economy in general (including decreased customer traffic, schools adopting remote and hybrid learning models, closures of businesses and other activities causing decreased demand for our products and negative impacts on our customers spending patterns due to decreased income or actual or perceived wealth, and the impact of legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including any changes to such legislation), the risk that the Companys strategic initiatives to increase sales and margin are delayed or do not result in anticipated improvements, the risk of delays, interruptions and disruptions in the Companys global supply chain, including resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic or other disease outbreaks, foreign sources of supply in less developed countries, more politically unstable countries, or countries where vendors fail to comply with industry standards or ethical business practices, including the use of forced, indentured or child labor, the risk that the cost of raw materials or energy prices will increase beyond current expectations or that the Company is unable to offset cost increases through value engineering or price increases, various types of litigation, including class action litigations brought under consumer protection, employment, and privacy and information security laws and regulations, the imposition of regulations affecting the importation of foreign-produced merchandise, including duties and tariffs, and the uncertainty of weather patterns.
Source:  Costco Wholesale Corporation 2021 Sustainability Commitment Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Operational Obstacles, Market Risks, Human Capital, Other Impacts
Examples include, but are not limited to, changes in the international and national policy and regulatory landscape, permitting requirements, the availability of refrigerant equipment and low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, the availability of qualified refrigerant and HVAC service providers, requisite supply of renewable energy, COVID-19 pandemic-related socio-economic and public health risks, as well as the direct and indirect impact of global climate change on our operations and global value chain.
Source:  DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited 2023 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Market Risks
Achievement of this target is dependent on the pace of the transition in the jurisdictions in which we operate (which includes developing economies) including the development and evolution of policy and regulatory frameworks which support the decarbonisation of the wider economy.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions
To achieve a substantial reduction in emissions throughout our value chain, it is crucial to have the involvement of governments, collaboration with suppliers, and effective communication with customers.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
This means that our capacity to influence carbon reduction presents both risks and opportunities.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
The success of our efforts will depend on the strength of our relationships, both upstream and downstream, within our value chain.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
In particular, it is not possible to rely on historical data as a strong indicator of future trajectories, in the case of climate change and its evolution.
Source:  Borges Agricultural and Industrial Nuts SA 20202021 CSR Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
At the same time, we cannot forget the difficult times behind us; we are living with a global pandemic with devastating social and economic consequences and a climate crisis.
Source:  Byggmax Group AB 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Market Risks
Global geopolitical uncertainty, high inflation and high interest rates have affected our supply chains both directly and indirectly.
Source:  Ceconomy AG 20222023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Many current and future challenges are complex and affect a wide range of players all along the value chain.
Source:  Carters Inc 2020 CSR Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Please note that due to the limitations explained above and in the data charts that follow, we caution against year-over-year comparisons, as inconsistencies in the data (particularly as it relates to Scope 3 and indirect operations) may be present.
Source:  Carters Inc 2022 CSR Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
The information contained in this CSR report also is subject to the precision of our data collection and analysis methods, which are subject to future evolution and calibration.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Such information is subject to additional uncertainties, as there are limitations inherent in the data collection and analysis methods.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Our goals and commitments include aspirational components that may take years or decades to achieve.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Carters cannot assure you that the results reflected or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects.
Source:  About You Holding SE 20212022 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
However, there is no universal or industry-wide definition of what constitutes a more sus-tainable product, as the industrys brands, retailers and plat-forms all have different definitions and approaches.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
We do not have full transparency of our value chain scopes 24.
Source:  About You Holding SE 20222023 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Here we have some uncertainty about our target since we depend on our business partners who would be required to set SBTs.
Source:  About You Holding SE 20232024 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
In this case, there is some uncertainty about our target since we are dependent on our business partners who would be required to set SBTs.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Market Risks
This mission has remained unchanged, even though this year confronted us with ongoing macroeconomic challenges such as persis-tent inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates, and subdued customer sentiment.
Source:  Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc 2021 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond the Companys control.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.
Source:  Advance Auto Parts Inc 2022 Corporate Sustainability and Social Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Source:  Aeon Co 2023 Integrated Annual Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Forward-looking statements should be read with a degree of caution as they are reliant on various events, risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond our control.
Source:  Alibaba Group Holding Limited 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Human Capital
The urban-rural socioeconomic divide is the largest inequality challenge in China, a situation paralleled around the world.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Source:  Alibaba Group Holding Limited 2023 ESG Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
This situation is further complicated by global ecological degradation that shows no clear sign of easing, greenhouse gas emissions still on the rise, and the pace of emission reductions lagging significantly behind the Paris Agreement targets.
Source:  Almacenes Éxito SA 2022 Integrated Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements in this report.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include, among other things, the extent of the Companys ability to meet its ESG goals and targets and the specified KPIs set forth in this report.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events described in this report may not occur.
Source:  Almacenes Éxito SA 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
The company cautions that these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results could differ from those expressed in this report due to various factors, including the company's ability to meet its ESG objectives.
Source:  Amazon.com Inc 2020 Sustainability Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Other Impacts
This report may contain or incorporate by reference public information not separately reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Amazon and no representation, warranty, or undertaking is made by Amazon as to the accuracy, reasonableness, or completeness of such information.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Actual results could differ materially due to a variety of factors, including assumptions not being realized, scientific or technological developments, evolving sustainability strategies, changes in carbon markets, evolving government regulations, our expansion into new products, services, technologies, and geographic regions, or other changes in circumstances, as well as the factors set forth in the Risk Factors section of Amazons most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Source:  Amazon.com Inc 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Market Risks
As we work together on decarbonizing entire industries, its difficult to reduce or eliminate emissions in certain areas, because sufficient low-carbon technologies do not exist at scale.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Actual results and outcomes could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, assumptions not being realized, scientific or technological developments, evolving sustainability strategies, changes in carbon markets, evolving government regulations, our expansion into new products, services, technologies, and geographic regions, or other changes in circumstances, as well as the factors set forth in the Risk Factors section of Amazons most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Source:  Amazon.com Inc 2023 Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Other Impacts
This report may contain, or incorporate by reference, public information not separately reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Amazon, and no representation, warranty, or undertaking is made by Amazon as to the accuracy, reasonableness, or completeness of such information.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Actual results and outcomes could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, assumptions not being realized, changing climate-related conditions and weather events, scientific or technological developments, evolving sustainability strategies, changes in carbon markets, evolving government regulations, our expansion into new products, services, technologies, and geographic regions, or other changes in circumstances, as well as the factors set forth in the Risk Factors section of Amazons most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Source:  Amer Sports Inc 2021 Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Economic Restrictions, Operational Obstacles
Amer Sports sources a significant proportion of its products from subcontractors located throughout Asia, which exposes it to the political, economic, and regulatory conditions in that area and to a variety of local business and labor practice issues.
Source:  American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) 2021 ESG Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Although we believe there is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements, our actual results, including the achievement of our targets, goals or commitments, could differ materially.
Source:  American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) 2022 ESG Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control.
Source:  AskuL Corporation 2022 Corporate Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Please be aware that a number of factors could cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected.
Source:  AskuL Corporation 2023 Corporate Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Operational Obstacles
Recently, I have had the impres-sion that many managers of major companies are troubled by the fact that their efforts in regard to the SDGs are limited to corporate social responsibility.
Source:  Aspial Corporation Limited 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Geopolitical Conditions, Market Risks
As economies return to pre-pandemic levels of performance and operations, they have also had to grapple with the rising inflation rates and interest hikes, further aggravated by the geopolitical tension from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Source:  Axfood AB 2020 Annual and Sustainability Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Getting complete information from suppliers is difficult.
Source:  Axfood AB 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report.pdf (2021)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks
Climate data is generally associated with a certain level of uncertainty owing to varying measurement methods and data quality.
Source:  Axfood AB 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report.pdf (2023)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles, Other Impacts
Scope 3 is challenging for the food retail industry as the majority of emissions arise in agriculture and are therefore difficult to affect or measure since they are largely the result of biological processes.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Operational Obstacles
Food comes from numerous different farms with various conditions as well, posing an additional challenge.
Source:  Bim Birleşik Mağazalar AS 2020 Sustainability Report.pdf (2020)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Market Risks, Other Impacts
Climate change, the depletion of natural resources and environmental pollution pose a crucial threat to the environment and to communities....the adverse impact of extreme weather conditions and climatic conditions, environmental damage due to human activities, and biodiversity loss on supply and production processes will increase and pose a risk in terms of the sustainability of the work.
Source:  Bim Birleşik Mağazalar AS 2022 Sustainability Report.pdf (2022)

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Geopolitical Conditions, Economic Restrictions, Market Risks
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy remains on the agenda, global supply chains, which have been destabilized once again by the Russia-Ukraine war, have led to increased environmental, social, and economic uncertainties.

Label: Constraint | Category: retail | Topics: Economic Restrictions, Market Risks
In addition, as the impacts of the global climate crisis have become more risky on the business world, the pressure of local and global regulations have increased.