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updated 9 days ago

Adidas

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Adidas AG, commonly known as Adidas, is a leading global sportswear manufacturer headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler, the company has established itself as a powerhouse in the athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment industry. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Adidas is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability. The brand's core products include performance footwear, sports apparel, and accessories, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and iconic three-stripe logo. Adidas has achieved significant milestones, such as being the official sponsor of major sporting events and partnerships with high-profile athletes and designers. As a market leader, Adidas continues to shape the future of sports fashion while maintaining a focus on quality and performance.

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90

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Adidas's score of 90 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adidas's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Adidas reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,384,337,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 20,844,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 114,970,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,248,523,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 5,101,618,000 kg CO2e. Adidas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2022 baseline, and a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Adidas's commitment to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector. The company is actively working towards achieving climate neutrality in its operations by 2025, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
12,908,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
125,502,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,055,633,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adidas's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very 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 Adidas is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Adidas 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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