New Balance
New Balance Athletics, Inc., commonly known as New Balance, is a prominent American footwear and apparel company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1906, New Balance has established itself as a leader in the athletic footwear industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and performance. The company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a diverse range of athletic and lifestyle markets. Specialising in running shoes, training gear, and lifestyle apparel, New Balance is distinguished by its innovative designs and emphasis on comfort and fit. The brand is particularly noted for its wide range of sizes and widths, ensuring inclusivity for all athletes. With a strong market position, New Balance has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its Made in USA line, which highlights its dedication to domestic manufacturing and craftsmanship.
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Industry Benchmark
New Balance's score of 22 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
New Balance's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, New Balance reported global carbon emissions of approximately 1,394,558,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 1,394,558,000 kg CO2e. This included approximately 983,084,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and about 191,723,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. In the US, the company’s emissions for 2020 were approximately 3,377,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,030,740 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The global figures for 2020 indicated a total of around 3,377,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,427,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1,157,315,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, New Balance has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon emissions within the footwear and apparel industry, focusing on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 8,427,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,593,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,117,854,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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New Balance 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.
