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V.F. Corporation

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V.F. Corporation, commonly known as VFC, is a leading global apparel and footwear company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, VFC has established a strong presence in the outdoor and lifestyle sectors, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and Icebreaker, each offering unique products that blend performance with style. V.F. Corporation has achieved significant milestones, such as its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a market leader in the outdoor and active lifestyle industries. With a focus on high-quality materials and cutting-edge design, VFC continues to set trends while maintaining a strong dedication to environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

V.F. Corporation's score of 78 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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V.F. Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, VF Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,214,168,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,944,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 39,224,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 5,165,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, VF Corporation aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, by 33% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals further extend to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, again referencing the FY2017 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. VF Corporation's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach in addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector.

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Scope 1
21,062,000
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Scope 2
67,351,000
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Scope 3
4,584,688,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. V.F. Corporation's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. V.F. Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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V.F. Corporation 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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