Cotswold
Cotswold, officially known as Cotswold Outdoor, is a leading retailer in the outdoor and adventure industry, headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1974, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the UK and European markets, specialising in high-quality outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment. Cotswold is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a curated selection of products from top brands that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. Their unique approach combines expert advice with a diverse range of gear, ensuring customers are well-equipped for any adventure. With a strong market presence and a reputation for exceptional customer service, Cotswold continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in outdoor retail.
DitchCarbon Score
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Cotswold's score of 44 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cotswold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cotswold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 173,774,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 173,774,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a notable focus on indirect emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 45,175,000 kg CO2e. Cotswold has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2027, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 33.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products for fossil fuels within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Cotswold is committed to ensuring that 74.6% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,934,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,444,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 154,682,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Cotswold 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.
