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 49 is higher than 98% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 10,375,710,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 27,275,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 31,680,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 10,375,710,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has made strides in reducing its emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 11,520,932,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Decathlon's emissions profile highlights a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their carbon footprint. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services, which alone contributed approximately 8,092,557,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, there are currently no specified reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not outlined specific initiatives aimed at further reducing its carbon emissions, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,847,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,166,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,520,932,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Decathlon is not committed to any 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.
