Nike
Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, the company rebranded to Nike in 1971, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Nike operates within the sportswear industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance athletic performance. The brand is renowned for its cutting-edge footwear, apparel, and equipment, distinguished by its iconic Swoosh logo and commitment to quality. Nike's dedication to sustainability and technological advancements, such as the use of Flyknit and Air technology, sets it apart in a competitive market. As a dominant player in the industry, Nike consistently achieves remarkable sales figures and maintains a loyal customer base, solidifying its position as a top choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nike'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Nike's score of 64 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nike's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nike reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,466,520,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 59,672,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 11,051,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 222,647,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of Nike's emissions stem from Scope 3, which accounted for about 16,546,214,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. Nike has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Nike's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, focusing on both operational and supply chain emissions to achieve substantial reductions by 2030.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,250,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 370,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Nike 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.
