Lululemon Athletica, often referred to simply as Lululemon, is a leading brand in the wearing apparel industry, particularly known for its high-quality athletic wear and accessories. Headquartered in California, the company has established a significant presence across North America and beyond since its founding in 1998.
Specialising in yoga, running, and training apparel, Lululemon is renowned for its innovative fabrics and commitment to performance, comfort, and style. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position as a go-to choice for fitness enthusiasts and a reputation for community engagement through various wellness initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, Lululemon continues to set itself apart in the competitive athletic apparel landscape.
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Lululemon Athletica’s score of 64 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Lululemon Athletica's reported carbon emissions
Lululemon Athletica Inc., a wearing apparel company headquartered in CA, reported approximately 1.74 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for the year 2023. This constituted the vast majority of their total emissions for that year, which were approximately 1.74 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions in 2023 were approximately 4.23 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 32,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Lululemon's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3.91 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 27,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.09 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Lululemon commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution by 60% per unit of value added over the same timeframe. Lululemon also has a long-term commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from the 2018 baseline.
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Lululemon Athletica’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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