Brooks Running
Brooks Running Company, commonly referred to as Brooks, is a leading player in the athletic footwear and apparel industry, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1914, Brooks has evolved from a small sports shoe manufacturer to a prominent brand dedicated exclusively to running. The company focuses on creating high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories, catering to both casual joggers and elite athletes. With a commitment to innovation, Brooks is renowned for its unique technologies, such as the DNA cushioning system, which adapts to individual runners' needs. The brand has garnered a loyal following and is recognised for its contributions to the running community, including initiatives that promote inclusivity and sustainability. Brooks continues to solidify its market position as a trusted choice for runners worldwide, with a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia.
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Brooks Running's score of 53 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Brooks Running's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Brooks Running reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 172,863,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 1,171,300 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,213,500 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 170,477,000 tonnes CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions across their value chain. Brooks Running has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions across their entire value chain by 2040. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions per unit of production by 52% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Brooks aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of production by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Brooks Running's commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector.
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Add to project2016 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,799,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 294,751,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Brooks Running 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.
