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Apparel Production
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Kontoor Brands

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Kontoor Brands, Inc., a leading player in the apparel industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2019, the company emerged as a spin-off from VF Corporation, focusing on iconic denim brands such as Wrangler and Lee. With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, Kontoor Brands has established itself as a significant force in the global market. Specialising in high-quality denim and casual apparel, Kontoor Brands is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s unique approach to product development emphasises durability and style, appealing to a diverse consumer base. Notable achievements include a robust market position, driven by a rich heritage and a dedication to responsible manufacturing practices. As a result, Kontoor Brands continues to shape the future of denim while maintaining its legacy of excellence.

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41

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Kontoor Brands's score of 41 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kontoor Brands's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kontoor Brands, headquartered in the United States, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 54,234,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,288,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 37,947,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation and distribution, with the same reduction target of 46.2% by 2030. In 2022, Kontoor Brands reported total emissions of about 58,195,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,357,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 41,838,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint, with a slight decrease in total emissions from 2021, where it reported approximately 59,345,000 kg CO2e. Kontoor Brands' climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the levels required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its dedication to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kontoor Brands'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 Kontoor Brands is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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