Sanmar
Sanmar Corporation, commonly referred to as Sanmar, is a leading player in the promotional products industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1971, the company has grown significantly, with major operational regions spanning North America and beyond. Sanmar is renowned for its extensive range of apparel and accessories, catering to diverse markets including corporate, sports, and event promotions. The company’s core offerings include customisable clothing and promotional items, distinguished by their quality and innovative designs. Sanmar's commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing further enhances its market position, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable promotional solutions. With decades of experience and a robust distribution network, Sanmar continues to set industry standards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the promotional products sector.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sanmar's score of 24 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sanmar's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sanmar Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 458,294,890 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 87,028,770 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 15,600,610 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, particularly in the textiles and apparel sector. Sanmar has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per pound of product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over the years, Sanmar's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 14,864,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and gradually decreasing to about 8,841,000 kg CO2e by 2021. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency and sustainability in its production processes.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Sanmar is committed to some 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.
