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Wolford

Wolford AG, headquartered in Austria (AT), is a renowned leader in the luxury hosiery and legwear industry. Founded in 1950, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Wolford is celebrated for its innovative approach to high-quality tights, leggings, and bodywear, combining elegance with functionality. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, utilising premium materials and advanced knitting techniques. Notable achievements include pioneering seamless technology and a focus on eco-friendly production practices. With a reputation for excellence, Wolford continues to hold a prominent market position, appealing to discerning customers seeking both style and comfort in their legwear.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wolford'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.

34

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Wolford's score of 34 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wolford's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wolford reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22,541,071,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 586,476,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,219,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing the majority at around 22,541,071,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, their total emissions were about 42,550,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 551,181,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,958,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 26,705,387,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with total emissions recorded at approximately 3,348,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 2,219,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and 3,526,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Wolford has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability practices within the industry.

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Scope 1
2,758
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Scope 2
768
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Scope 3
-
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wolford'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. Wolford is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wolford 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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