Brompton Bicycle
Brompton Bicycle Ltd, commonly known as Brompton, is a renowned British manufacturer of folding bicycles, headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1975, the company has established itself as a leader in the cycling industry, particularly in urban mobility solutions. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design, Brompton bicycles are celebrated for their compactness and portability, making them ideal for city dwellers. The company’s core products include a range of folding bikes that are customisable and built for durability, catering to both casual riders and commuting enthusiasts. Notable achievements include winning multiple design awards and maintaining a strong market position as a preferred choice for folding bicycles worldwide. Brompton continues to expand its operational reach, promoting sustainable transport solutions across major urban centres globally.
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Brompton Bicycle's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Brompton Bicycle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,795,000 kg CO2e globally, with 439,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 18,259,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3. In the UK, their emissions for the same year included 439,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Brompton Bicycle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by FY2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2032, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions per bicycle sold by 58.14% within the same timeframe. Long-term, they aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per bicycle sold by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Brompton's commitment to sustainable practices in the consumer durables sector.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 234,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 322,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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