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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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55

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ae's score of 55 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 49,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,248,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 40,231,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 2,171,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. American Eagle Outfitters has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 2030, with a further goal of achieving a 60% reduction by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a strong dedication to sustainability and a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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2022
Scope 1
9,248,000
Scope 2
40,231,000
Scope 3
3,663,900,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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
Reduction Actions

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