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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Brompton Bicycle's score of 34 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brompton Bicycle's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brompton Bicycle reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,187,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions at about 357,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 17,784,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Brompton has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2032, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions per bicycle sold by 58.14% 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 commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Brompton's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the bicycle manufacturing sector.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brompton Bicycle's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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. Brompton Bicycle is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Brompton Bicycle 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.

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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