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Nike

Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, the company rebranded to Nike in 1971, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Nike operates within the sportswear industry, focusing on innovative products that enhance athletic performance. The brand is renowned for its cutting-edge footwear, apparel, and equipment, distinguished by its iconic Swoosh logo and commitment to quality. Nike's dedication to sustainability and technological advancements, such as the use of Flyknit and Air technology, sets it apart in a competitive market. As a dominant player in the industry, Nike consistently achieves remarkable sales figures and maintains a loyal customer base, solidifying its position as a top choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nike's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Nike's score of 41 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nike's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nike reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,466,520,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 59,672,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,051,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 16,546,214,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Nike targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Nike's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
100,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
1,250,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
370,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nike's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Nike is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nike is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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