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Ae

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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 79% 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, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. In the United States, the company emitted approximately 8,755,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 37,430,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based). Globally, total emissions included approximately 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 45,476,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside a substantial Scope 3 total of approximately 3,510,658,000 kg CO2e. The company 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, it 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. These targets have been approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to align with climate science. American Eagle Outfitters is also pursuing net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability. The company joined the RE100 initiative in 2019, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality in its owned and operated facilities and employee business travel by 2030. Overall, American Eagle Outfitters is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established a framework for ongoing climate action, reflecting its dedication to environmental responsibility.

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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.

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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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