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Apparel Production
NZ
updated 17 days ago

KMD Brands Limited

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KMD Brands Limited, commonly known as Kathmandu, is a prominent player in the outdoor apparel and equipment industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality, sustainable outdoor gear, catering to adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. KMD Brands operates primarily in the outdoor retail sector, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, and camping equipment. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation sets them apart, with unique features such as eco-friendly materials and designs tailored for performance in challenging environments. With a strong market position, KMD Brands Limited has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its retail footprint and enhancing its online presence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand for outdoor exploration.

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How does KMD Brands Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

KMD Brands Limited's score of 37 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KMD Brands Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, KMD Brands Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,746,600 kg CO2e, comprising 498,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,246,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a minimum reduction of 47% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by July 31, 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, KMD Brands aims to decrease its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. KMD Brands Limited is headquartered in New Zealand and operates within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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2022
Scope 1
498,000
Scope 2
9,246,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KMD Brands Limited's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), 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 KMD Brands Limited is in NZ, which has a very 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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