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Foot Locker Sustainability Profile

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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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59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Foot Locker's score of 59 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Foot Locker's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Foot Locker, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,138,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,186,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 73,010,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,131,173,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which account for about 99% of their total emissions, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (983,635,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Foot Locker's emissions were approximately 1,593,631,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in total emissions. The breakdown for 2022 included 6,745,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 83,648,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,593,631,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reduction trend is notable, as it suggests ongoing efforts to mitigate their carbon footprint. Foot Locker has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These commitments encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a long-term strategy to address climate change comprehensively. The company is currently classified as a member of the BA1.5 initiative, indicating its commitment to align with the most ambitious climate goals. Overall, Foot Locker's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing their environmental impact in the retail sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,588,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
65,839,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Foot Locker's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Foot Locker's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Foot Locker's Location?

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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 Foot Locker is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Foot Locker's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 29% last year and decreased by approximately 29% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
87%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Foot Locker'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.

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.

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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