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, comprising 53,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, with significant emissions recorded in previous years: 133,606,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 127,062,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 100,453,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Polaris has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company has demonstrated a commitment to transparency by disclosing its emissions data and engaging in sustainability reporting. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further strategic planning in addressing climate change impacts.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 38,122,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 78,461,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,406,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
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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.