Barbour
Barbour, officially known as J. Barbour & Sons Ltd, is a renowned British heritage brand headquartered in South Shields, GB. Established in 1894, the company has built a strong reputation in the outdoor and lifestyle apparel industry, particularly known for its iconic waxed jackets and country clothing. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and timeless design, Barbour's products are synonymous with durability and style, appealing to both rural and urban customers. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including royal endorsements and collaborations that have solidified its market position. Barbour continues to thrive in the competitive fashion landscape, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it a go-to choice for those seeking reliable and stylish outerwear.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Barbour's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Barbour's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Barbour reported total carbon emissions of approximately 160,589,000 kg CO2e, an increase from about 141,826,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions at about 1,091,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 749,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 159,242,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (about 122,375,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 17,967,000 kg CO2e). Barbour has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. In the near term, the company targets a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, Barbour plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, by 30% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Barbour aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, again using FY2022 as the baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Barbour's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,158,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 330,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 140,338,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Barbour 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.
