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Brooks Running

Brooks Running Company, commonly referred to as Brooks, is a leading player in the athletic footwear and apparel industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1914, Brooks has evolved from a small sports shoe manufacturer to a prominent brand known for its dedication to running. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, the company focuses on creating high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories tailored for runners of all levels. Brooks is renowned for its innovative technologies, such as the DNA cushioning system, which provides personalised comfort and support. The brand has consistently achieved recognition for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, solidifying its position as a trusted choice among running enthusiasts. With numerous awards for product excellence, Brooks continues to inspire runners worldwide, making strides in both performance and environmental responsibility.

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74

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Brooks Running's score of 74 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brooks Running's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brooks Running reported total carbon emissions of approximately 172,863,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,171,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,213,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 170,477,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 124,524,400 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 17,839,000 kg CO2e). Brooks Running has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 52% per unit of production within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of production by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Brooks Running's commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,548,800
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,267,500
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
227,870,400
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brooks Running's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Brooks Running is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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