Davidson, officially known as Harley-Davidson, Inc., is a renowned motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in France. Established in 1903, the company has evolved into a global leader in the motorcycle industry, with significant operations across Europe and North America. Specialising in heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on highways, Harley-Davidson is celebrated for its iconic V-twin engines and distinctive design. The brand's commitment to quality and performance has solidified its position as a symbol of freedom and rebellion. Over the years, Harley-Davidson has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of innovative models and a strong presence in motorsport. With a loyal customer base and a rich heritage, Davidson continues to be a dominant force in the motorcycle market, appealing to enthusiasts and new riders alike.
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Davidson's score of 59 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Davidson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,025,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, 25,405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 4,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel, waste generated in operations, and fuel and energy-related activities. This represents a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 28,905,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions from 69,225,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Davidson has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from US-owned facilities by 50% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target is part of their near-term reduction initiatives, which also include a goal to improve energy intensity by 25% by 2027 compared to 2018 levels, measured on a per motorcycle basis. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as indicated by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. These targets reflect Davidson's ongoing efforts to align with industry standards and contribute to global climate goals.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 49,697,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 144,331,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Davidson is participating in some 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.