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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. (AEO), headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions for Scope 1 were approximately 9,248,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 45,476,000 kg CO2e, leading to combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 57,819,000 kg CO2e. Notably, AEO's Scope 3 emissions were substantial, reaching approximately 3,510,658,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant impact from their supply chain and product use. AEO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2040. These targets have been approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), aligning with climate science to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, AEO is pursuing a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment reflects their dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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20182019202020212022
Scope 1
11,537,000
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Scope 2
71,930,000
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00,000,000
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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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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