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 Average
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Industry Benchmark
New Balance's score of 20 is higher than 69% 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 2020, New Balance reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 337,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,030,740 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions in the US. The company also disclosed extensive Scope 3 emissions, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 594,239,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 129,998,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, New Balance has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, it remains crucial for New Balance to establish measurable goals to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards.
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| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 3,377,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,427,000 |
| Scope 3 | 805,904,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
