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Kathmandu

Kathmandu Holdings Limited, commonly known as Kathmandu, is a prominent outdoor and adventure apparel retailer headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1987, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence in Australia and New Zealand, catering to outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Specialising in high-quality outdoor clothing, equipment, and accessories, Kathmandu is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The brand's unique offerings include eco-friendly materials and designs that enhance performance in various outdoor conditions. With a solid market position, Kathmandu has achieved notable milestones, including a successful expansion into international markets and a growing online presence. The company continues to lead in the outdoor retail industry, appealing to a diverse customer base seeking reliable and sustainable adventure gear.

DitchCarbon Score

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8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Kathmandu's score of 8 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kathmandu's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Kathmandu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,667,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 480,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,797,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 5,667,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marked a significant reduction from 2019, when total emissions were about 6,455,480 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in their carbon footprint management. Over the years, Kathmandu has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of approximately 6,599,000 kg CO2e, which included 625,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 5,046,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,599,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The reduction from 2019 to 2021 reflects ongoing efforts to improve sustainability practices. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Kathmandu's emissions data suggests a proactive approach to managing and reducing their carbon footprint. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Scope 1
7,387,000
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Scope 2
45,900
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Scope 3
879,000
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000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kathmandu's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kathmandu is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kathmandu 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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