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Fossil

Fossil Group, Inc., commonly known as Fossil, is a prominent American lifestyle brand headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself in the fashion accessories industry, specialising in watches, handbags, and other leather goods. With a commitment to innovation, Fossil has successfully integrated technology into its products, notably through its smartwatches and hybrid timepieces. Over the years, Fossil has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with renowned fashion labels and the expansion of its global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The brand is celebrated for its unique blend of vintage-inspired designs and modern functionality, positioning itself as a leader in the competitive accessories market. Fossil's dedication to quality craftsmanship and stylish aesthetics continues to resonate with consumers worldwide.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Fossil's score of 56 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fossil's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Fossil Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 77,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,207,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 166,373,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 166,373,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 22,743,000 kg CO2e). Fossil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 85% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 45% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. To support these targets, Fossil is implementing strategies such as transitioning from tin boxes to recycled aluminium boxes, which is expected to achieve a 95% reduction in emissions related to packaging by 2030. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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Scope 1
3,514,000
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Scope 2
27,034,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
205,136,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fossil's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Fossil is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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