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Warby Parker

Warby Parker, a leading eyewear retailer based in the United States, was founded in 2010 with a mission to offer stylish, affordable glasses. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates across major regions in North America, providing a seamless shopping experience both online and in physical stores. Specialising in prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, Warby Parker is renowned for its innovative Home Try-On programme, allowing customers to test frames before purchase. The brand has made significant strides in the eyewear industry, achieving a notable market position by prioritising social responsibility, including initiatives to donate a pair of glasses for every pair sold. With a commitment to quality and design, Warby Parker continues to redefine the eyewear shopping experience.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Warby Parker'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.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Warby Parker's score of 16 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Warby Parker's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Warby Parker reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,863,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,696,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 54,206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass areas such as purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the company had total emissions of about 49,160,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions both contributing equally to this total. The increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023 indicates a rise in operational activities or supply chain impacts. Warby Parker has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, which is a crucial step in understanding and managing its carbon footprint. Overall, while Warby Parker's emissions have increased, the focus on transparency in reporting is essential for future climate commitments and potential reduction strategies.

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Scope 1
46,826,000
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Scope 2
46,826,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
46,826,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Warby Parker's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Warby Parker is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Warby Parker 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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