Brompton Bicycle

Brompton Bicycle: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Brompton Bicycle, a UK-based manufacturer operating in the "Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36)" industry, has established comprehensive climate commitments, including ambitious emissions reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data:

In 2024, Brompton Bicycle reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18.8 million kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 439,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 405,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 18.3 million kg CO2e.

For 2023, total emissions were around 18.2 million kg CO2e, with:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 319,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 357,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
• Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 17.8 million kg CO2e.

In 2022, Brompton Bicycle reported emissions for Scope 1 and 2 only. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 234,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 322,000 kg CO2e (location-based).

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Brompton Bicycle is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

In line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Brompton Bicycle has set the following targets:

• Near-Term Targets (by FY2032):

  • A 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, from a FY2023 base year.
  • A 58.14% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per bicycle sold.

• Long-Term Targets (by FY2050):

  • A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, from a FY2023 base year.
  • A 97% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per bicycle sold.

These targets indicate a significant commitment to decarbonisation within Brompton Bicycle's operations and wider value chain. The company is actively engaged in setting and pursuing science-based climate goals.