Brompton Bicycle Sustainability Profile
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's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 439,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 319,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were around 319,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 294,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for the UK. Brompton Bicycle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2032, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 58.14% per bicycle sold within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include 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 are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Brompton Bicycle's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within 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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Brompton Bicycle's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Brompton Bicycle has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
