Varner
Varner, officially known as Varner AS, is a prominent retail company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with significant operations across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Founded in 1962, Varner has established itself as a key player in the fashion industry, focusing on the design, development, and retail of clothing through various brands, including Dressmann, Cubus, and Bik Bok. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of apparel that caters to different demographics. Varner's unique approach to fashion retail, emphasising quality and affordability, has positioned it as a market leader in the region. With a strong emphasis on customer experience and a robust supply chain, Varner continues to achieve notable milestones in the competitive retail landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Varner's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Varner's score of 28 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Varner's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Varner reported total carbon emissions of approximately 286,759,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 25,321,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 261,439,000 tonnes CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Varner's total emissions were around 420,109,000 tonnes CO2e, indicating a significant reduction of about 133,350,000 tonnes CO2e year-on-year. This reduction reflects Varner's ongoing commitment to improving its sustainability practices. Varner has set near-term targets for emissions reduction, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, particularly in the retail sector, and is actively working towards more sustainable operations. However, it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Varner's emissions data and reduction initiatives highlight its efforts to mitigate climate impact while navigating the complexities of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
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Add to project2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 312,475,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Varner 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.
