Basic-Fit, a leading fitness chain headquartered in the Netherlands, has established itself as a prominent player in the health and fitness industry since its founding in 2010. With a strong presence across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, Basic-Fit offers affordable gym memberships and state-of-the-art facilities designed to cater to a diverse clientele. The company is renowned for its unique approach to fitness, providing 24/7 access to its gyms, a wide range of high-quality equipment, and innovative digital services, including a dedicated app for members. Basic-Fit has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion and a growing membership base, positioning itself as a market leader in the budget fitness sector. With a commitment to making fitness accessible to everyone, Basic-Fit continues to redefine the gym experience across its operational regions.
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In 2024, Basic Fit, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 752,623,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 8,792,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 752,623,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with business travel contributing about 139,624,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 152,227,000 kg CO2e. In the Netherlands specifically, Basic Fit's emissions for 2024 included 4,016,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 17,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 99,221,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 70,494,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Basic Fit has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded any emissions data from a parent organization, and their climate strategy remains unspecified. Basic Fit's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but further details on reduction initiatives or targets are currently unavailable.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,949 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 3,562 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 20% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Basic Fit has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
