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updated 21 days ago

Hunter Boots Sustainability Profile

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Hunter Boot Limited, commonly known as Hunter Boots, is a renowned British footwear brand headquartered in the United States. Established in 1856, the company has carved a niche in the outdoor and fashion industries, primarily focusing on high-quality rubber boots and accessories. Hunter Boots is celebrated for its iconic Wellington boots, which combine functionality with stylish design, making them a staple for both outdoor enthusiasts and fashion-conscious consumers. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with leading designers and a strong presence in major retail markets across North America and Europe. With a commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, Hunter Boots continues to maintain a prominent market position, recognised for its heritage and innovation in the footwear sector.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Hunter Boots's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

35%

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Hunter Boots's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Hunter Boots reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,976,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 108,000 kg CO2e, primarily from direct operations, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,139,000 kg CO2e, which are associated with purchased electricity and energy. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 2,729,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 4,316,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 67,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions, Hunter Boots has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no reported commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organisation, ensuring that their reported figures reflect their own operational impact. Hunter Boots's commitment to addressing climate change remains a critical focus, although further details on specific reduction strategies or future targets are currently unavailable.

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2021
Scope 1
108,000
Scope 2
10,139,000
Scope 3
2,729,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hunter Boots's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hunter Boots's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hunter Boots's Location?

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Very high
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 Hunter Boots is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hunter Boots's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 21% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 158% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
158%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Business Travel
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Hunter Boots's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hunter Boots has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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