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.
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Nike's score of 65 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Nike reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,466,520,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 59,672,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,051,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 16,546,214,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 70% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its owned or operated facilities by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. This includes a commitment to 100% renewable electricity and fleet electrification. Nike aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to keep global warming below 1.5°C. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, having achieved a 69% reduction in emissions from its owned and operated facilities from a 2020 baseline. Nike's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, including reducing upstream Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 35,624,000 | 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 | 228,770,000 | 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 | 1,727,172,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Nike is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.