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Ae

AE, officially known as American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., is a prominent retail company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977, AE has established itself as a leader in the apparel industry, primarily focusing on casual wear for young adults and teenagers. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in international markets, the brand is renowned for its stylish clothing, accessories, and footwear. AE's core offerings include denim, graphic tees, and loungewear, distinguished by their commitment to quality and trend-driven designs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of its Aerie brand, which promotes body positivity and inclusivity. As a market leader, AE continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its position as a go-to destination for youthful fashion enthusiasts.

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60

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Ae's score of 60 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ae's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 5,781,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources globally. This includes 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 45,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are linked to purchased electricity and cooling. Notably, AEO has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. AEO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 2030, with a further 60% reduction by 2040. AEO is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets have been approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative, aligning AEO's goals with climate science to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate action.

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Scope 1
11,537,000
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Scope 2
71,930,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
3,143,763,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ae'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 Ae is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ae 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
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