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.
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Asics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ASICS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,077,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside about 720,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. ASICS has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. The same reduction target applies to Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Over the years, ASICS has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2015, their emissions were recorded at approximately 11,562,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,363,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. By 2020, these figures had decreased to approximately 2,873,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 20,262,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a positive trend towards their reduction goals. ASICS is committed to aligning its emissions reduction strategies with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global aim of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. This commitment underscores their dedication to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector, positioning them as a responsible leader in climate action.
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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 |
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Asics 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.
