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Bjorn Borg

Björn Borg AB, commonly referred to as Björn Borg, is a prominent Swedish sports fashion brand headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1984, the company has established itself within the apparel and sportswear industry, focusing primarily on underwear, sportswear, and accessories. Björn Borg is renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality materials, which set its products apart in a competitive market. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its presence across Europe and securing a loyal customer base. With a commitment to sustainability and a strong emphasis on performance, Björn Borg has carved out a notable position in the sports fashion sector, appealing to both athletes and fashion-conscious consumers alike.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Bjorn Borg's score of 40 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bjorn Borg's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bjorn Borg reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,161,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 99.1% of their total emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 186,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 202,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions revealed that business travel contributed about 1,271,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services were responsible for approximately 14,901,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 16,928,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2022 were approximately 213,000 kg CO2e and 136,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Bjorn Borg's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing their substantial Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from their supply chain and product lifecycle. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, suggesting an opportunity for future climate action and transparency in their sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
125,000
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Scope 2
228,900
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Scope 3
1,124,000
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bjorn Borg's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Bjorn Borg is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bjorn Borg is not participating in any 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
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