Adidas
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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
Adidas's score of 78 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Adidas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Adidas reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,101,618,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 21,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 142,457,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,937,382,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of their carbon footprint. Adidas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. For a longer-term perspective, Adidas commits to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Adidas's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions. The company’s efforts include a focus on biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,908,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Adidas 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.
