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Columbia Sportswear

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Columbia Sportswear doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 33

Columbia Sportswear has a DitchCarbon Score of 33 out of 100, indicating room for improvement in sustainability practices. This score reflects a higher carbon intensity compared to more sustainable companies. The company may need to implement more effective measures to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance its environmental performance.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Columbia Sportswear operates in the retail sector, which has a low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Columbia Sportswear operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with its location.
14.38%

...this company is doing 14.38% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Portland, Columbia Sportswear Company operates in the retail sector as a prominent global brand. Specializing in apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, the company boasts a portfolio of brands including Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and prAna. With products available in over 100 countries, Columbia Sportswear Company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and performance in the outdoor and active lifestyle industries.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear should foster sustainability practices throughout their supply chain to achieve a significant reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

Good news, Columbia Sportswear has embraced SBTi commitments

Columbia Sportswear has pledged to set science-based targets to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment aligns their sustainability strategy with the global effort to limit warming and signals a transition towards more environmentally responsible operations.
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