Polaris Industries Inc., commonly known as Polaris, is a leading manufacturer in the powersports industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence in North America and beyond, specialising in off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Polaris is renowned for its innovative designs and high-performance products, including the RZR and Sportsman lines, which cater to both recreational and utility markets. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the first-ever snowmobile and expanding its product range to include electric vehicles. With a commitment to quality and performance, Polaris holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive powersports landscape.
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In 2023, Polaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 137,471,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 53,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In Northern Ireland, the company disclosed 22,390,150 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 656,310 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions for the same year. Polaris has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, and all reported figures are derived directly from Polaris Inc. The organisation's commitment to sustainability is evident, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data. As such, Polaris continues to assess its carbon footprint while exploring potential strategies for emissions reduction in the future.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 52,584,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Polaris is not participating in any 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.