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Nike

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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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78

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Nike's score of 78 is higher than 87% 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 2024, Nike reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,266,474,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 57,390,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 12,120,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,196,965,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 9,466,520,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions. Nike has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from owned or operated facilities by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term targets, having achieved a 69% reduction in emissions from owned and operated facilities as of 2023. Nike's initiatives include transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and electrifying their fleet, which are critical steps towards their sustainability goals. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated Nike's targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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228,770,000
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9,219,283,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nike's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Nike is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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