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 2023, Brompton Bicycle reported carbon emissions of approximately 29,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2, which includes indirect emissions from purchased electricity. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 297,000 kg CO2e in the UK. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Brompton Bicycle has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2032, using FY2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 58.14% per bicycle sold within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in 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, demonstrating Brompton's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the bicycle manufacturing sector.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 322,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 |
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