Under Armour
Under Armour, Inc., commonly known as Under Armour, is a leading American sportswear company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank, Under Armour has established itself as a key player in the athletic apparel industry, focusing on performance-driven clothing, footwear, and accessories. The brand is renowned for its innovative moisture-wicking fabrics and advanced technology, which enhance athletic performance and comfort. Over the years, Under Armour has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with high-profile athletes and teams, solidifying its market position. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Under Armour continues to push the boundaries of sportswear, catering to athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Under Armour's score of 38 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Under Armour's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Under Armour reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,634,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,630,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. Under Armour has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to transition to 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030, up from 0% in 2018. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data and reduction commitments highlight its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector, positioning Under Armour as a responsible leader in sustainability.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 47,002,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,377,609,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,485,721,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Under Armour 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.
