Foot Locker, Inc., a leading athletic footwear and apparel retailer, is headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1974, the company has established itself as a key player in the sports retail industry, specialising in branded athletic shoes, clothing, and accessories. Foot Locker is renowned for its extensive selection of popular brands, including Nike, Adidas, and Puma, offering unique products that cater to both casual and performance-oriented consumers. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its store footprint and enhancing its e-commerce capabilities, solidifying its market position as a go-to destination for sneaker enthusiasts. With a commitment to innovation and customer experience, Foot Locker continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a prominent name in the global sports retail sector.
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In 2022, Foot Locker, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,745,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 65,793,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,427,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,414,969,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 319,100,000 kg CO2e). Foot Locker has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is currently classified as a member of the BA1.5 group, indicating its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The emissions data for 2021 showed a total of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,775,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 69,292,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The significant Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 3,009,922,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the ongoing challenge of managing indirect emissions. Foot Locker's climate commitments and emissions data are cascaded from its parent company, Foot Locker, Inc., ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals. The company continues to work towards reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the complexities of its supply chain emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,588,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,839,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 36% last year and decreased by approximately 36% since 2021, 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 71% 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.
Foot Locker 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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