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Columbia Sportswear Company, a leading name in the wearing apparel and furs industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1938, the company has established itself as a pioneer in outdoor gear, specialising in high-performance clothing, footwear, and accessories designed for adventure enthusiasts. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Columbia is renowned for its innovative technologies, such as Omni-Heat™ and Omni-Tech™, which enhance comfort and protection in various weather conditions.
The brand's commitment to quality and functionality has earned it a prominent market position, making it a preferred choice for outdoor activities. Notable achievements include a diverse product range that caters to both casual and extreme outdoor pursuits, ensuring that Columbia Sportswear remains synonymous with durability and style in the outdoor apparel sector.
-16 vs industry average
Columbia Sportswear’s score of 18 is lower than 26% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Columbia Sportswear, a US-based wearing apparel company, reported its 2022 Scope 1 emissions at 5,498,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 16,853,000 kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2022 were 22,351,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of 400,105,000 kg CO2e, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 11,613,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 455,882,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 12,712,000 kg CO2e. Looking further back to 2015, Columbia Sportswear's total emissions were 16,213,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 1,707,000 kg CO2e (including 119,750 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 1,587,480 kg CO2e from stationary combustion), Scope 2 emissions of 12,026,000 kg CO2e (entirely from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions of 2,479,000 kg CO2e (including 168,410 kg CO2e from business travel). The company has not disclosed any specific emissions reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
No climate goals have been disclosed for Columbia Sportswear yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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