Burberry
Burberry Group plc, commonly known as Burberry, is a prestigious British luxury fashion house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1856, the brand has established itself as a leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for its distinctive tartan pattern and trench coats. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Burberry operates in various sectors, including ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The company is celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, blending traditional techniques with modern design. Notable achievements include its pioneering use of gabardine fabric and a robust digital marketing strategy that has positioned Burberry as a frontrunner in the luxury market. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Burberry continues to captivate consumers worldwide.
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Burberry's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Burberry reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,056,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 1,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (stationary combustion and mobile combustion) and 1,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2017 and FY2019 as base years. Burberry has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% by FY2027 from the FY2017 base year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 46% by FY2030 from the FY2019 base year. Long-term, the company commits to maintaining at least a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2023 through FY2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. In 2022, Burberry's total emissions were approximately 27,701,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 513,243,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards these targets, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the textiles and luxury goods sector.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,128,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,230,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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