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V.F. Corporation

V.F. Corporation, commonly referred to as VF, is a leading global apparel and footwear company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, VF has established a strong presence in the outdoor and lifestyle sectors, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including The North Face, Vans, Timberland, and Icebreaker, each offering unique products that blend performance with style. VF Corporation has achieved significant milestones, including a commitment to sustainability and innovation in its product lines. With a market position as one of the largest and most respected companies in the industry, VF continues to set trends while prioritising environmental responsibility and consumer engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

V.F. Corporation's score of 51 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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V.F. Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, VF Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,347,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 11,456,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 34,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 5,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, VF Corporation aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, by 33% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals further include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector.

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Scope 1
21,062,000
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Scope 2
67,351,000
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Scope 3
4,584,688,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. V.F. Corporation's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), 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. V.F. Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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V.F. Corporation is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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