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Burton

Burton, officially known as Burton Snowboards, is a leading name in the snow sports industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1977 by Jake Burton Carpenter, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping snowboarding culture and innovation. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Burton is renowned for its high-quality snowboards, bindings, and outerwear, catering to both recreational and professional riders. Burton's commitment to sustainability and performance sets its products apart, making them a favourite among enthusiasts. The brand has achieved numerous accolades, including being a pioneer in snowboard technology and design. With a legacy of over four decades, Burton continues to dominate the market, inspiring the next generation of snowboarders worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Burton's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Burton's score of 23 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Burton's reported carbon emissions

Burton, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures on their emissions, it is unclear how they are addressing their carbon footprint. However, the company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in climate commitments. As the outdoor and snow sports industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Burton may be exploring initiatives to reduce their environmental impact, although specific details are not disclosed.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burton's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Burton is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Burton is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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