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Samsonite

Samsonite International S.A., commonly known as Samsonite, is a leading global brand in the luggage and travel accessories industry, headquartered in China. Founded in 1910, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, becoming synonymous with quality and innovation in travel solutions. Renowned for its durable and stylish products, Samsonite offers a diverse range of luggage, backpacks, and travel accessories, distinguished by advanced materials and cutting-edge design. The brand's commitment to functionality and security has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice for travellers worldwide. With over a century of experience, Samsonite continues to set industry standards, reflecting its legacy of excellence and innovation in travel gear.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Samsonite's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Samsonite's score of 38 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Samsonite's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Samsonite reported total carbon emissions of approximately 549,377,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,275,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19,567,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, Samsonite aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 52% per USD value added by 2030, using a 2022 base year as a reference. In previous years, Samsonite's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 19,236,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they were approximately 18,738,000 kg CO2e; and in 2020, emissions were around 17,352,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Samsonite's climate initiatives align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
2,522,000
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Scope 2
16,216,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Samsonite's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Samsonite is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Samsonite is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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