Polaris
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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Polaris's reported carbon emissions
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 also disclosed emissions from Scope 3, although specific figures for this scope were not provided in the latest data. Over the years, Polaris has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 133,606,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 56,558,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 77,048,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 127,062,000 kg CO2e, indicating a gradual increase in emissions over the years. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in the available data. Polaris has not committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, which places them in a context where many industry peers are actively pursuing significant emissions reductions. The absence of documented reduction strategies may impact their long-term sustainability goals and industry competitiveness.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Polaris is not committed to any 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.
