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New Balance Athletics, Inc., widely known as New Balance, is a leading global brand in athletic footwear and apparel. Founded in 1906 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the company boasts a century-long heritage and maintains operations across major international regions.
Specialising in high-performance running shoes, lifestyle trainers, and a comprehensive range of sports clothing, New Balance is renowned for its innovative designs and exceptional comfort. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to superior craftsmanship, offering diverse sizing options to ensure a precise fit.
As a prominent player in the global athletic market, New Balance is celebrated for blending classic style with advanced technology. It maintains an independent spirit, delivering quality products that appeal to both athletes and fashion-conscious consumers worldwide.
+14 vs industry average
New Balance’s score of 48 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
New Balance's climate commitments and emissions data are sourced from its parent company, New Balance Athletics, Inc., through a corporate family relationship where New Balance is a current subsidiary.
In 2024, New Balance reported total emissions of approximately 1.56 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 6,977,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,265,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,548,900,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, New Balance's total emissions were approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 3,502,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 2,822,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,184,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were around 1.43 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,203,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 560,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,425,200,000 kg CO2e. Further back in 2019, New Balance reported total emissions of approximately 1.18 billion kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of 3,874,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 11,593,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,161,400,000 kg CO2e.
For 2021, New Balance disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 533,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, specific categories within Scope 1, 2, and 3 were reported: Scope 1 emissions were 3,377,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2 market-based emissions were 8,427,000 kg CO2e, and location-based emissions were 14,613,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 categories in 2020 included capital goods at 47,650,000 kg CO2e, business travel at 15,429,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at 12,750,000 kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at 594,239,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at 1,179,000 kg CO2e, fuel and energy-related activities at 4,514,000 kg CO2e, end-of-life treatment of sold products at 145,000 kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at 129,998,000 kg CO2e.
2030
60% reduction in Scope 1
New Balance commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. New Balance also commits to increase a…
2030
60% reduction in Scope 2
New Balance commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. New Balance also commits to increase a…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
New Balance commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. New Balance also commits to increase a…
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