Asics
Asics Corporation, commonly known as Asics, is a leading global sportswear brand headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Founded in 1949, the company has established itself as a key player in the athletic footwear and apparel industry, with a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Asics is renowned for its innovative running shoes, performance apparel, and accessories, designed to enhance athletic performance while prioritising comfort and support. The brand's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including the introduction of its GEL technology, which revolutionised cushioning in sports footwear. With a reputation for quality and performance, Asics consistently ranks among the top athletic brands worldwide, appealing to both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Asics's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Asics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ASICS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 21,659,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,077,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 720,414,000 kg CO2e. ASICS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Over the years, ASICS has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 decreasing from approximately 25,444,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the current figure. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,563,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,741,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Asics 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.
