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 wearing apparel and furs industry, renowned for its iconic trench coats and distinctive tartan patterns.
With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Burberry offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and fragrances. The brand's commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design has solidified its market position, making it a symbol of British heritage and luxury. Notable achievements include its pioneering use of gabardine fabric and a successful digital marketing strategy that has kept it at the forefront of the fashion industry.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Burberry's reported carbon emissions
Burberry's climate commitments centre on significant reductions across its value chain. The company has set a near-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 46% by the fiscal year 2029/30, against a fiscal year 2018/19 baseline. Furthermore, Burberry aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2039/40. For its own operations, Burberry is committed to a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2026/27, using fiscal year 2016/17 as the base year, and intends to maintain this level of reduction through to fiscal year 2039/40. In terms of emissions data, for the fiscal year 2026 (reporting year 2026), Burberry reported approximately 276.6 million kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises roughly 53,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions. Scope 2 emissions, on a location-based approach, amounted to approximately 15.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, totalling approximately 275.1 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor. For the fiscal year 2025 (reporting year 2026), total emissions were approximately 287.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 68,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16.3 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 286.3 million kg CO2e. In the fiscal year 2024 (reporting year 2026), Burberry reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 122,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 17.3 million kg CO2e (location-based). For the fiscal year 2023 (reporting year 2025), total emissions were approximately 415 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 17.7 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 413.3 million kg CO2e. Burberry has committed to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2040. This commitment is aligned with a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) assessment, which classifies its targets as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Burberry’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
46% reduction in scope 3 total
Across our extended supply chain, we aim for a 46% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY 2029/30 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emiss…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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