Jd Sports
JD Sports Fashion Plc, commonly known as JD Sports, is a leading retailer in the sports fashion industry, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1981, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the United States, specialising in sportswear, footwear, and accessories. JD Sports is renowned for its extensive range of premium brands, including Nike, Adidas, and The North Face, setting itself apart with exclusive collaborations and a focus on streetwear culture. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion through strategic acquisitions and a robust online presence. As a market leader, JD Sports continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its position as a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts and fashion-forward consumers alike.
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Jd Sports's score of 66 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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Jd Sports's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, JD Sports reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,353,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 44,159,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reaching approximately 5,938,711,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 5,136,985,015 kg CO2e. For the UK specifically, JD Sports reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,383,000 kg CO2e (market-based) in 2024, a slight decrease from about 2,851,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 67.2% by 2035-36 from a 2019-20 baseline. Additionally, JD Sports plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 45.9% in 2019-20 to 100% by 2025-26. The same reduction target applies to Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect JD Sports's commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector. The company is currently classified as a member of the BA1.5 initiative, indicating its targets are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,589,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,279,621,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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