Burberry Sustainability Profile
Burberry Group plc, commonly known as Burberry, is a prestigious British luxury fashion house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1856, the brand has established itself as a leader in the luxury goods industry, renowned for its distinctive tartan pattern and trench coats. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Burberry operates in various sectors, including ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The company is celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, blending traditional techniques with modern design. Notable achievements include its pioneering use of gabardine fabric and a robust digital marketing strategy that has positioned Burberry as a frontrunner in the luxury market. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Burberry continues to captivate consumers worldwide.
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Burberry's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Burberry reported total carbon emissions of approximately 371,399,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,470,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16,347,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 369,861,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes 7,171,000 kg CO2e from franchises, 27,470,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, and 280,338,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. For the previous year, 2024, Burberry's global emissions were reported at approximately 411,661,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,545,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 17,308,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 409,994,000 kg CO2e. Burberry has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2017 and FY2019 as base years. Near-term targets include a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2027 from the FY2017 base year and a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030 from the FY2019 base year. Long-term, Burberry commits to maintaining at least a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY2023 through FY2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Burberry's commitment to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,336,520 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 40,451,532 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Burberry's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Burberry's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. 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 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Burberry's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Burberry has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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