Jd Sports
JD Sports Fashion Plc, commonly known as JD Sports, is a leading retailer in the sports fashion industry, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1981, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the United States, specialising in sportswear, footwear, and accessories. JD Sports is renowned for its extensive range of premium brands, including Nike, Adidas, and The North Face, setting itself apart with exclusive collaborations and a focus on streetwear culture. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion through strategic acquisitions and a robust online presence. As a market leader, JD Sports continues to innovate and adapt, solidifying its position as a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts and fashion-forward consumers alike.
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Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.
Industry Benchmark
Jd Sports's score of 66 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Jd Sports's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, JD Sports reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 2,383,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 21,227,000 kg CO2e (location-based) in Great Britain. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 67.2% by the fiscal year 2035-36, using a 2019-20 baseline. Additionally, JD Sports plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 45.9% in 2019-20 to 100% by 2025-26. Globally, JD Sports reported Scope 1 emissions of about 7,353,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 44,159,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a staggering 5,932,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for the same year. The company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 67.2% by 2035-36, also from a 2019-20 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect JD Sports's commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector. The company is currently a member of the BA1.5 initiative, indicating its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,589,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,279,621,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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