Decathlon
Decathlon S.A., commonly known as Decathlon, is a leading global retailer in the sporting goods industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1976, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, Asia, and beyond, establishing a strong presence in over 50 countries. Specialising in a wide range of sports equipment, apparel, and accessories, Decathlon is renowned for its commitment to innovation and affordability. The company offers unique in-house brands that cater to various sports, ensuring quality and accessibility for all athletes, from beginners to professionals. With a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Decathlon has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest sporting goods retailers worldwide. Its dedication to promoting an active lifestyle has solidified its market position as a trusted name in sports retail.
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Decathlon's score of 74 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Decathlon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Decathlon reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,375,710,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 31,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 10,375,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2026 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, Decathlon targets a 53% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions per value added over the same timeframe. For the long term, Decathlon has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a further reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 90% in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company aims for 90% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026. Decathlon's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,806,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 177,970,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,039,767,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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